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Dec 11, 1497
John Cabot
Discovers Newfoundland -
Dec 11, 1534
Jacques Cartier
First to explore the St.Lawrence River & lays to surrounding land for France; called the "New France". -
Samuel De Champlain
Establishes 1st permanent French settlement in Canada-Quebec -
French & Indian War
Great Britian fought France for control of Canadian land & the fur trade -
Treaty of Paris
Gave Britian control of all lands east of the Mississippi River , except for 2 islands -
Quebec Act
Guarantees the French the right to maintain their culture (language, religion, & traditions)
