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Battle of the Plains of Abraham
Also known as the Battle of Quebec, during the Seven Years War. Was fought under the lead of Major-General James Wolfe against Lieutenant-General the Marquis de Montcalm. -
Royal Proclamation
Issued by King George III, it was to establish a government in the Northern American areas that were ceded by the France to Britain after the events of the Seven Years War. -
The Quebec Act
An act in which made the Provision of the Government of the Province of Quebec more effective, this act expanded the boundaries Quebec had, including places like Labrador, Ile d'Anticosti and Iles de la Madeleine. -
American War of Independence
Political violence by the strict British then caused the Americans to seek independence from them. -
War of 1812
An appalling conflict between the British and the Americans. This conflict lasted for two years. -
Rebellions
Taking place in the Upper and Lower parts of Canada, in it's largest part: Lower Canada expressed their dislike for a French Canadian Nationalism. -
Lord Durham Report
Lord Durham's Report was the body of work made in which he had spent five months in the Canadas and less than two weeks in Upper Canada. This Report contained many inaccuracies about Upper Canada, was also resented by the Lower Canada as well. -
Act of Union
This event marks the beginning of Lower and Upper Canada deciding to become one government. -
Baldwin-Lafontaine Coalition
This coalition was run by Robert Baldwin and Louis Hippolyte LaFontaine, this event had succeeded in convincing the British Government that the power should be given to the colony, showing that the French and English Canadians could work together. -
Quebec Conference
Taking place on October 10th to the 27th, 33 delegates met in the Quebec City to formulate a type of union, which embodied into 72 resolutions. -
Confederation
The union of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and "Canada". Over the years expanding even more with the addings of Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, and P.E.I.
