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The Hudson Bay Company
King CHarles II granted that the only the Hudson Bay Company was to trade with the indians.
Area around Hudsons Bay was called Rupert's Land
No one colonized it because it was too rocky -
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7 years war
The war between Britain and France for supremacy in North America -
Britain defeats France in the Battle of Abraham
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Treaty of Paris is signed
France now has two islands off the coast of Newfoundland -
Quebec Act is passed
This was passed to gain loyalty
Allowed Canadiens to maintain french character -
Loyalist Migration
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Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolution
-Britain surrendered the land below the Great Lakes -Loyalists were treated badly by Patriots in the 13 Colonies -
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Fur Trade
The Fur Trade was good at this time
The HBC was very big
People not working for HBC founded the North West Company
This led to rivalry between the two and expansion to the west -
Nova Scotia and the atlantic coast had lots of Loyalists Britain made the colonies New Brunswick and Cape Breton Island
Britain made the colonies New Brunswick and Cape Breton Island -
Constitutional Act
-Problems arose between English and French speakers in Quebec
-Canada Split into Upper Canada and Lower Canada
-Both had representative vote -
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War of 1812
The war between USA and Britain.
There was no clear winner in the war.
Major battles were fought in Upper and Lower Canada.
Tecumseh was enraged at the USA because they were trying to expand into native territory, Britain would have lost if the indians were not there to help.
Reasons to attack Canada:
-USA was hoping that Canada would revolt and join them because of high tax rate on goods
-Canada had a lot of resources
-Without the taxes from Canada, Britain wouldn't be able to supply troops -
The Hudson Bay Company
-HBC and THe Northwest Company join together and form the Hudson Bay Company -
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Rebellions
Government was in control Legislative Council
-Didn't want to change infrastructure (no one voted(Monarchy)
-Privilages and property were given to family and friends of people in charge
-Oligarchy means ruled by a few people or a family. Every time one retires from their rule they pass it on to another family member. Britain thought that a revolution may occur is there was too much freedom.
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Act of Union
-Created the United Province of Canada
-Upper Canada and Lower Canada became Canada East and Canada West -
Nova Scotia Grants responsible government
-Canada East and Canada West were granted a responsible government one year later -
Rebellion Losses Bill of 1849
-Canada east wanted repayment for losses during rebellion
-Canada west was granted repayment -
The Fugitive Slave Act
People in USA who helped a slave or based a slave would be thrown in jail.
Dresden, Canada is where a huge settlement for blacks was built.
There were schools and housing.