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Seven Years War
http://www.shsu.edu/~his_ncp/firstmuster.jpg It was a war between the Europeans. The British and the French fought in North America. Louisbourg was captured by the British from the French. Wolfe's British army was defeated by Montcolm's French army at Quebec in 1759. Both the French and British had First Nations allies. The Treaty of Paris ended the seven years war and gave New France to Britian. Under British rule, French Canadians kept their property, church, language and civil law. -
Treaty of Westphailia
http://cecaust.com.au/culture/Westphalia_Treaty.jpg The Tresty of Westphailia help end the 30 years war. It was signed May 15 - October 24, 1648. The 30 years war was one of the most devastating war in European history. The death tole estimated around 8,000,000 lives. -
Founding of New France
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/Western_New_France,_1688.jpg The founding of New France also known as Quebec in present time was also known as the French North American Empire. New France was won over by the British in the seven years war. -
Hudson's Bay Company
http://mail.rsgc.on.ca/~JMcLaughlin/FOV2-000164D0/S0131B3DC-0131B457.3/empire.jpg The First Nations and European's used this as a prime location for fur trading. The fur trade was very important. They traded goods and furs. They mostly traded beaver furs and used the furs for hats. This was a very popular article for fashion. The Hudson's Bay Company was located in Toronto, Ontario. -
Battle of the Plains of Abraham
http://www.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca/media/upload/images/ccbn_img/1759-CCBN-NBC-1_001.jpg The seven years war between the French and the British was to take over Quebec. The British commander Wolfe, used Wolfe's Cove to get closer to Quebec City undetected. They used the plains of Abraham to fight and the British was victorious. -
Royal Proclamation
http://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/typo3temp/pics/0a91452c29.jpg It was issused by King George III. The Royal Proclamation was a confined settlement east of the Appalachian Mountains. It was confirmed as "Indian Country". it also confirmed crown's right to buy/treat for First Nations land. -
Quebec Act
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pEk81JzwjyE/Tm-iWk202bI/AAAAAAAAAKc/t8YB9eQWGEs/s1600/quebec-act-1774%2Beng.jpg The British captured New France. The seven years war ended and the Treaty of Paris was founded. The Quebec Act respected personal property, French language in schools and respected Roman Catholic churches. -
American Revolution
http://media1.shmoop.com/images/teachers_editions/american_revolution.jpg It declared independance in 1776. It discontent over taxation, the Royal Proclamation restricts on trade and quartering troops. The Mohawk fought for Britian, they moved to Nova Scotia and Ontario. -
The North West Company
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/North_West_Company_-_Coat_Of_Arms.jpg British merchants from Montreal revived the French fur trade into the west. They didn't have a license to trade in what is now Maintoba. They had good relations with the First Nations and the Metis. The North West Company competed with the Hudson's Bay Company and was very successful. -
War of 1812
http://www.canadaka.net/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/wallpaper/canadian/war-of-1812-wallpaper.jpg The war of 1812 was part of the Napoleonic wars. Britain was impressing sailors from American ships and stopping American trade. The United States tried to invade Canada and were unsuccessful. The First Nations fought for Britain. In the end nothing changed in North America. -
Rebillion of 1837
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebellions_of_1837#mediaviewer/File:Saint-Eustache-Patriotes.jpg People rebelled in both upper and lower Canada. Upper Canad's rebellion fizzled. Lower Canada was a more serious armed event. First Nations helped Britain regain control. -
Louis Riel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Riel#mediaviewer/File:Louis_Riel.jpg Louis Riel was born October 22, 1844. He founded the province of Manitoba and was the political and spiritual leader of the Metis people. He led two resistance movements against the Canadian government. The first one was the Red River Rebellion (1869-1870). The second rebelion he led was the North West Rebellion (1885). -
The Reciprocity Treaty
https://covers.openlibrary.org/b/id/5606541-M.jpg This treaty allowed free trade among the U.S. and the British North America colonies. Early 1860's free trade with the U.S. was going to end. They figured free trade would be easier if they were all part of the same country. -
Canadian Confederation
http://members.shaw.ca/kcic1/gifs/foc.gif The Canadian Confederation was formed on July 1, 1867. Three British colonies became four provinces of Canada. The existing colonies were devided into two provinces which are now Quebec and Ontario. Two more colonies also became provinces, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. -
Red River Rebellion
http://questgarden.com/68/85/3/080726102346/images/rielcouncil18701.jpg The Red River rebelion was the fisrt uprising led by Louis Riel. -
The North West Rebellion
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North-West_Rebellion#mediaviewer/File:Battle_of_Batoche_Print_by_Seargent_Grundy.jpg The North West rebellion was the second resistance that was led by the Metis leader, Louis Riel. It was an unsuccessful uprising by the Metis people. The Metis people believed they were being failed by Canadain government about their rights, land and survival. The rebellion ended in the seige of Batoche. Which led to the hanging of Louis Riel. -
World War I
http://www.anzacday.org.au/history/ww1/images/ww1main.jpg World War I also known as the Great War was fought in central Europe. The countries fought for control of south eastern Europe. The war was fought mostly in trenches. Miliarism, Allience, Imperialism, and Nationalism were the causes of the war. World War I led to the assination of Franz Ferdinand. It ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. -
Battle at Vimy Ridge
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/The_Battle_of_Vimy_Ridge.jpg The Battle at Vimy Ridge was part of the batlle of Arras in France during the first world war. The battle took place April 9-12, as part of an opening phase of the Britain-led Batlle of Arras. It was a divisionary attack for the French. The final attack led the Canadian Corps the capture of most of the ridge on the first day. The German forces retreated to Oppy-Mericourt line. -
The Great Depression
http://us-history.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/us-history-great-depression-picture.png The Gtreat Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression after World War II. It led to the stock market crash. The Great Depression effected the rich and the poor. The unemployment rate rosed to 25% and 33% in other countries.It was a very devistating time for Americans. The Great Depression lasted until after World War II. -
World War II
http://static.dnaindia.com/sites/default/files/2014/10/14/274891-world-war-2.jpg World War II lasted from 1939-1945. It is known as the most widespread war in history, which involved as many as 100 million people from 30 different countries. It is estimated to have killed 50-85 million people. One of the main causes of the war was the rise of the Italian facsism and Adolf Hitler taking over Germany with his nazis. (1933) -
