History of Canada

John Cabot

Dec 11, 1497

John Cabot discovers Newfoundland

History of Canada

Period: Dec 11, 1497 to Dec 11, 1886

Jacques Cartier

Dec 11, 1534

Jacques Cartier was the first to explore the St. Lawrence River and lays claiming to surrounding land for France , Called " New France "

Samuel de Chaplain

Dec 11, 1608

Samuel de Chaplain establishes first permanent French settlement in Canada- Quebec

French and Indian war

Dec 11, 1754

Great Britain fought France for control of Canadian land and fur trade

Great Britain

Dec 11, 1754

Great Britain takes control of Quebec

Treaty of Paris

Dec 11, 1763

Treaty of Paris gave Britain control of all lands east of the Mississippi River, except for 2 islands

Quebec act

Dec 11, 1774

The Quebec Act guarentees the French the right to maintain their culture ( language, religion, and traditions

War of 1812

Dec 11, 1812

France and Britain work together against the U.S.

Act of Union

Dec 11, 1841

The Act of Union establishes the Province of Canada

British North America Act

Dec 11, 1867

British North america Act creates a foundation union of Canada; 4 provinces were joined by one constitution

Transcontinental Railroad

Dec 11, 1886

Transcontinental Railroad increased travel from Canada's east to west coast ; new provinces and Territories ; increased the shipment of goods across the country