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Land disputes arose between lumbermen from Maine and New Brunswick. This lead to the Aroostook War in the Aroostook River valley. The border between Maine and New Brunswick was finally settled with the signing of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty in August of 1842, ending the Aroostook War.
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the Charlottetown Conference took place. This was the first step toward Confederation.
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John A Mcdonald was elected first prime minister of Canada.
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Lord Stanley the government of Denmark donated the Stanley cup to the NHL the heaviest pro trophies in the world .
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The U.S. declares war on Britain , beginning the War of 1812. Americans under General William Hull invade Canada from Detroit. Canadians are victorious at the Battle of Queenston Heights . The Red River settlement is begun in Canada's northwest (Aug.-Oct.) on lands granted to Lord Selkirk by the Hudson's Bay Company.
