Canada

By jacob.513
  • Oct 24, 1497

    John Cabot reaches coasts of Newfoundland

    Itailian born navigator John Cabot reaches the coasts of Newfoundland and Cape Breton
  • Period: Oct 24, 1497 to

    Canadian Historic Events

  • Oct 24, 1534

    Jacque Cartier claims the St. Lawrence river for France

    Jacque Cartier explores the St. Lawrence River, claiming the area for France

  • First overseas colony

    Newfoundland becomes Englands first overseas colony

  • Hudson's Bay Company

    London traders establish Hudson's Bay Company

  • Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris gives England control over Frances territory in North America

  • Present day Canada

    Refugees from the American Revolutionary war who are loyal to the British move north to present day Canada

  • War of 1812

    American invasion of area around the Great lakes and the Canadian frontier

  • Oregon Treaty

    Oregon Treaty between the United States and Canada sets the new border at the 49th parallel

  • Dominion of Canada formed

    Dominion of Canada is formed and self-government granted

  • Gold Rush

    Gold Rush along the Upper Yukon River

  • Canada fights

    Canada fights on side of British and French in World War I

  • Canadian Great Depression

    Canadian Great Depression and join the Allied Powers in World War II

  • World War II Ends

    War World II ends

  • Free Trade

    U.S./Canada Free Trade Agreement

  • Persian Gulf aid

    Canada sends troops and supplies to aid U.S in Persian Gulf

  • North America Free Trade Agreement

    NAFTA links Canada, U.S. and Mexico in new economic partnership

  • Canada decides on coalition

    Canada will not be part of military coalition led by U.S. against Iraq

  • Apollo 11 lands

    Apollo 11 lands on the moon with Canadian-built landing gear