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Discovers Newfoundland
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First to explore the St. Lawrence River & lays claim to surrounding land for France; called the land “New France”.
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Establishes 1st permanent French settlement in Canada—Quebec.
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Great Britain fought France for control of Canadian land & the fur trade and takes control of Quebec.
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Gave Britain control of all lands east of the Mississippi River, except for 2 islands.
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Guarantees the French the right to maintain their culture (language, religion, & traditions).
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France and Great Britain work together against the US (who tried to invade Canada).
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Creates a federation union of Canada; 4 provinces were joined by 1 constitution – The Dominion of Canada.
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Increased travel from Canada’s east to west coast; created new provinces & territories; increased the shipment of goods across the country.
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Established Canada as a independent country but part of the Commonwealth of Nations
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Canada becomes a bilingual country with English and French as its official languages.
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Territory was created so that the Inuit could have their own land & government.
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Territory was established to meet the needs of the growing population from the gold rush.
