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Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
canadian history
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Sep 20, 1492
discovery of canada
columbus discovers new world. his first intention was to pioneer along a western sea route to "cathay" aka china, india, and gold and spice islands of asia. most people thinking he was first to set foot on american soil, in the 10 th century vikings explored the land. -
Quebec City
Champlain disovers Quebec City -
Great Lakes
Champlain discovers the great lakes -
War In England And France
War breaks out between France and England -
Lake Michigan
Nicolet discovers Lake Michigan -
Lake Erie
lake erie was discovered, one ofthe 5 great lakes. -
HBC royal charter
hudsonsbay company receivesfirst royal charter. -
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains were discovered -
battle of the plains of abraham
The battle of the plains of abraham, was a decisive moment of the seven years war, along with canadas history. A british invasion led by General James Wolfe defeated French troops, under watch of the marquis d montcalm. leads to the surrender of quebec, and hands off to the british. -
loyalists
loyalists were american colonist, from different national backgrounds, who supported the british durng the american revolution(1775-83). loyalists werent high in social role. most were farmer, larbourers, tradespeople and their families. -
New brunswick forms
New Brunswick is formed -
York
York (toronto) is founded. -
War of 1812
United states declares war against Britain,lastng beteen 1812 to 1815. fought in three theatres, first was fought with battle ships a sea. second, land and naval battles on the U.S-- Canadian frontier.third, large scale battles in southern united states an golf coast. -
great migration of canada
Great migration was a time where immigration was significantly high. from 1815-1850, including over 800000 immigrants.europe had became richer through the industrial revolution, ad population growth. employent rates were low. irish came to canada becase of the potato famine. immigrants from other countries as well such as americans in brithish columbia for the gold rush. chinese went o brthish columbia to aid on the candian pacifc railway, escaping war and faminein their own country. -
Off the rails
First rail road built in Canada. -
Metis and Manitoba start
Metis rghts are recognized,as manitoba becomes a province. -
Louis Riel Dies
Riel is hung. -
Grey Cup
first grey cup to be played. (toronto university) -
WW1
WW1, also known as First World War.was a global war originating in europe that lasted from july 28 1914 to, november 11 1918. having more than 70 million militay personel, wth 60 million europeans, were included in one of the biggest wars in history.
