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Confederation: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario form the Dominion of Canada. John A. Macdonald becomes the first prime minister.
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The Métis of Red River rebel, under Louis Riel, after their region is purchased by Canada from Hudson's Bay Company.
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Canadian Parliament agrees to buy Rupert's Land - All the Hudson's Bay Company territory.
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As buffalo become scarce, the last tribal war is fought on the Prairies between the Cree and the Blackfoot over hunting territories.
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Manitoba joins Confederation. The new province was much smaller than today's Manitoba.
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British Columbia joins Confederation
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Prince Edward Island joins Confederation.
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The Supreme Court of Canada is established.
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Riel is hanged in Regina.
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The first symphony orchestra in Canada is created in Quebec City.
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The First World War begins. Britain declares war on Germany on behalf of the British Empire, including Canada.
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A French munitions ship explodes in Halifax harbor, flattening the city, killing 1 600, and injuring 9 000.
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Armistice ends the war.
