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Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
canada
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Jan 1, 1497
John Cabot
John Cabot discovers Newfoundland, and claims it for England. -
Jan 1, 1534
Jacques Cartier
He is the first to explore the St. Lawrence River and lays claim to surrounding land for France; called the land New France. -
Samuel de Champlain
He establishes the 1st permanent French settlement in Quebec. -
French and Indian War
Great Britain fought France for control of Canadian land, the fur trade, and takes control of Quebec -
Treaty of Paris
This gave Britain controll of all lands east of the Mississippi River, except for two islands. -
Quebec Act
This guarantees the French the right to maintain their culture. -
War of 1812
France and Great Britain work together against the US, who tried to invade Canada. -
British North American Act
This creates a federation union of Canada; four provinces were joined by one constitution .- The Dominion of Canada -
North- West Mounted Police
They help keep order, and they are also called the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or Mounties. -
Transcontinental Railroad
This increased travel from Canada's east to west coast; created new provinces and territories; increased the shipment of goods across the country. -
Yukon Territory
This was established to meet the needs of the growing population from the gold rush. -
Canadian Independence
The Statue of Westminister established Canada as a independent country but part of the Commonwealth of Nations. -
St. Lawrence Seaway
This allows caargo ships to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. -
Flying the Flag For The First Time
Cnanda flies its red and white maple leaf flag for the very first time. -
Constitution Act
Canada becomes a billingual country with English and French as its official languages. -
(NAFTA)
Canada, US, and Mexico sign the North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA). Now certain goods that we trade are tax free. -
Nunavut Territory
This wa s created so that the nuit could have their own land and government.