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