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1534
Canada Discovered
Between 1534 &1542
Jacques Cartier made three voyages across the Atlantic, claiming the land for King Francis the 1st (of France). Cartier heard two captured guides speak the Iroquoian word kanata, meaning “village.” By the 1550's, the name of Canada began appearing on maps.This was the beginning of Canada becoming an independent country. -
Acadians Expelled
British believed their policy of sending the Acadians to the Thirteen Colonies had failed, they deported the Acadians to France during the second wave of the Expulsion. The were expelled for the well being of Canadians. -
Battle at the Plains of Abraham
It was part of the French and Indian War, which was part of the big Seven Years' War. The battle was the French against the British. The French leader was Louis de Montcalm, and the British leader was James Wolfe.This battle help lead us to independence. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a conflict fought between the United States and the United Kingdom. The war was fought in Upper Canada, Lower Canada, on the Great Lakes and the Atlantic, and in the United States. The peace treaty of Ghent (1814), ended the war. In Canada, the war contributed to a growing sense of national identity, including the idea that civilian soldiers were largely responsible for repelling the American invaders. -
Confederation
British colonies of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into one federation, Canada (formally the Dominion of Canada). Upon confederation, the old province of Canada was divided into Ontario and Quebec, along with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.The confederation gave Canada unity as they were united. -
North West Rebellion
The North-West Rebellion was a violent, five-month insurgency against the Canadian government. Fought mainly by Métis and their First Nations allies in what is now Saskatchewan and Alberta. Rising fear and insecurity among the Métis and First Nations peoples. The result was the permanent enforcement of Canadian law in the West, the subjugation of Plains Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and the conviction and hanging of Louis Riel. This supported further the well being of Canadians. -
Louis Riel Executed
Louis Riel was hanged for treason at the North-West Mounted Police barracks in Regina. Louis Riel betrayed his country, this was not in the best interest of Canada. -
WWI
World War I, also known as the First World War, the Great War, the Seminal Catastrophe, and initially in North America as the European War, was a global war originating in Europe. Nationalism was a driving force and a significant cause of the war. Canada placed its interests over and above those of other nations. -
Winnipeg General Strike
The Winnipeg General Strike was the largest strike in Canadian history. More than 30,000 workers left their jobs. Factories, shops, transit and city services shut down. The strike resulted in arrests, injuries and the deaths of two protesters. It did not immediately succeed in empowering workers and improving job conditions, but the strike did help the working class in Canada. -
WWII
Conflict that involved virtually every part of the world. The principal aggressors were the Axis powers—Germany, Italy, and Japan—and the Allies—France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and, to a lesser extent, China. The war was in many respects a continuation of the disputes left unsettled by World War I.Nationalism helped cause WWII, to promote the unity, Independence and well being. -
Canada Flag Adopted
The National Flag of Canada was approved by resolution of the House of Common. It was proclaimed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, to take effect on February 15, 1965. This flag was a representation of an independent Canada. -
October Crisis
The October Crisis occurred in the province of Quebec in Canada. Members of the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) kidnapped the provincial Deputy Premier Pierre Laporte and British diplomat James Cross. This was a positive impact on Canadian nationalism as the country stood up to the FLQ.. -
NAFTA Signed
The agreement is between Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The North American Free Trade Agreement's purpose is to reduce trading costs, increase business investment, and help North America be more competitive in the global marketplace. This has allowed Canada, as an exporter, to be more competitive and profitable in the international market.