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Grade 7A History Timeline (2020-2021) - 1713 to 1855
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Treaty of Utrecht signed
The Treaty of Utrecht was signed on this date in Utrecht in the Netherlands. It basically marked the end of the War of the Spanish Succession between France and Spain. Through this treaty, France gave up Acadia but gained the Caribbean Islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe. Acadia now basically was a British colony, with the exception of Ile Royale (present day Cape Breton Island). New France now was surrounded by the British. -
Announcement of the Expulsion of the Acadians
On this date, the British announced to the Acadians that they were to be expelled from their land. They had previously signed an oath declaring them to be British subjects, but didn't have to bear arms in the case of war. As tensions increased between the French and British, the British wanted the Acadians to sign a new oath, declaring that they would fight against the French in the event of war. The Acadians refused and thus were ordered expelled from their lands. -
William Hazen has to deal with a major logjam on the Saint John River
William Hazen was a timber trade merchant whose company supplied old growth pine trees to be used as masts in many sailing ships in the 18th century, such as the one shown in this picture. At one point, over 90% of New Brunswick was covered with old growth forest. Getting logs downriver was a big challenge at the time, so the wood could be sold for big profits. -
Captain James Cook arrives at Nootka Sound
The Cook expedition arrived off Nootka Sound on March 29, 1778. Two days later, the two ships anchored in Ship Cove, now known as Resolution Cove, on the southeast side of Bligh Island, where they remained until April 26. The expedition arrived in Nootka Sound out of necessity, as the ships were in need of repairs and Cook wanted to rest the crews. The one-month stay introduced Cook to cultural behaviours that were dramatically different from what he had experienced before.
