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Nov 12, 1497
John Cabot
Discovers Newfoundland -
Nov 12, 1534
Jacques Cartier
First to explore the St. Lawrence River & lays claim to surrounding land for France; called the land “New France”. -
Samuel de Champlain
Establishes 1st permanent French settlement in Canada—Quebec. -
French and Indian War
Great Britain fought France for control of Canadian land & the fur trade and takes control of Quebec. -
Treaty of Paris
Gave Britain 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). -
War of 1812
France and Great Britain work together against the US (who tried to invade Canada). -
British/North American Act
Creates a federation union of Canada; 4 provinces were joined by 1 constitution – The Dominion of Canada. -
Transcontinental Railroad
Increased travel from Canada’s east to west coast; created new provinces & territories; increased the shipment of goods across the country. -
Statue of Westminister
Established Canada as a independent country but part of the Commonwealth of Nations -
New Constitution
Canada becomes a bilingual country with English and French as its official languages. -
Nunavut
Territory was created so that the Inuit could have their own land & government. -
Yukon
Territory was established to meet the needs of the growing population from the gold rush.
