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The Cree Nation captured Thanadelthur.
Thanadelthur was taken and captured by the Cree Nation. No date was given. -
The creation of the Treaty Of Urtecht
The Treaty of Utrecht was formed and agreed upon in Europe and to stop wars and disputes. This had a large impact on North America. The date was not listed for this event. -
The French military built the Fortress of Louisbourg.
The French built Fort Louisbourg and its fortified seaport on the harbour. They named it in honour of Louis XIV. No date was given -
The Treaty of Portsmouth was signed
The Treaty of Portsmouth ended hostilities between Eastern Wabanakis and British provinces. -
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The War of Father Rale
The British and the Wabanaki had conflicts. This lead to a war named the war of Father Rale. No specific dates were given. -
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King George's War
War broke out between the French and the British from 1744 to 1748 -
The British Captures Fort Louisbourg
The British invade and capture Fort Louisbourg. No specific date was specified. -
The British build a fortress in Halifax
The British colonies build a fortress in Halifax and bring in 2500. No date was specified -
Broussard attacks the town of Dartmouth
Broussard invades and attacks the town of Dartmouth. They end up killing 20 villagers and burning up 36 homes. No date was specified -
Marquis Duquesne sends a team to build Fort Duquesne
The Governor of New France, Marquis Duquesne, sends a French team to help build and establish Fort Duquesne -
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Acadian Expulsion
The Acadian Expulsion was also known as the Great Upheaval. Acadiens were forced and removed from the present-day Canadian Maritime provinces by the British. The deportations lasted from 1755 to 1764. Out of the 14,100 Acadians living in the area, approximately 11,500 of them were deported to either to Europe, or one of the 13 colonies. -
Lieutenant-General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm arrives in North America
Lieutenant-General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm arrives in North America after a long trip from France. -
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The Seven Years' War
The Seven Years' war began when conflicts grew within the powers of Europe. This caused great global tensions, and many countries were involved. The Russian Empire, France, Great Britain, and the Habsburg Monarchy of Austria, were all involved. The war was fought between two sides, one led by France, and one led by the Great Britain. Both of these sides, had multiple countries supporting them. -
The British capture Fort Duquesne
The British capture Fort Duquesne and lose it in September to the French -
British Government encourage people to become Planters
The British Government decide and encourage people to become Planters. They suggest these people go to the northern areas of North America and act as Planters. -
The British Captures Fort Louisbourg
The British Captures Fort Louisbourg a second time. The last being in 1745. -
The end of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham ends with the Britain victorious. -
The British capture Montreal
This capture effectively completed the conquest of the British in the Seven Years' War, although the Seven Years' War does not end until 1763 -
A Royal Proclamation was delivered by the British
The British deliver a Royal Proclamation in 1763. This was to outline new rules for everyone living in North America. They also announced that the British would over take the government of Quebec. -
The Pontiac's War Begins
Nations were not happy about the new British laws and started the Pontiac's War. -
The Treaty of Paris is agreed upon
The British and the French signed the Treaty of Paris to stop the Seven Years' War once and for all. -
Nations decide to further continue fighting against the British
The Odawa, Potawatomi and huron nations decide to continue fighting against the British. -
The Great Peace of 1764
The Great Peace is created to ensure settlers stay out of the Ohio Valley. This was called the Treaty of Niagara. -
There is a new Governor of Quebec
Sir Guy Carleton becomes the Governor of Quebec in the replacement of James Murray. -
Sir Guy Carleton travels to London
Carleton travels to London in order to convince the British government to reform the laws and to preserve harmony within the colony. -
Quebec Act is passed by the British government
The Quebec Act is passed by the British government in 1774 in order to protect French rights. -
The Loyalists Migration
At the end of the American revolution brought 10’s of 1000’s loyalist refugees near the FNs, Canadiens and Maritime settlers. The British American colonists continued to support Great Britain. Loyalists were American Colonists who stayed faithful to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War. loyalists during the American Revolutionary War were opposed by the Patriots, who supported the revolution. -
The American Revolution
The American revolutionary war was born on April 19th in 1775. It all started with the extra strain between the populations of the 13 colonies and the British Government. The battle of Lexington was the first military engagement between the Americans and the British. It started on April 19th because so it was the beginning of the American war of independence. -
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The French Revolution
The French Revolution was a timespan in France when the people overthrew the monarchy and took over of the French government.
It lasted from 1789 to 1799. It began when revolutionaries stormed a prison called the Bastille. -
The British sign the Constitutional Act
The Constitutional Act of 1791 was an act from the British Parliament. The Act was a first step to Confederation, but its rigid structure also set the stage for lots of rebellion in the territory. -
The Beginning of Markham
Markham was born in 1791 when a man named Colonel John Graves Simcoe was appointed the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada. Simcoe named it the town of Markham. -
The Act to Limit Slavery is passed by Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe
The Act to Limit Slavery is passed by the Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe in 1793. Because of this, many Black people from the United States made their way towards the north. -
Britain called Orders in Council
Britain called Orders in Council, that called for neutral nations to stop trading with France and its allies in 1807. -
Chesapeake–Leopard Affair
The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair occured on June 22, 1807, between the British warship, HMS Leopard and the American frigate USS Chesapeake. -
The Embargo Act is signed
The Embargo Act is created to slow down or stop the movement of American goods that supplied and helped the British and French war efforts. It was widely considered a failure, making trade between the US and England/France more scarce. -
Tecumseh's Confederacy launched an attack
Tecumseh's Confederacy launched an attack against Harrison's forces on November 7, 1811 -
Battle of Tippecanoe
The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought primarily in Indian territory, the battle lasted about one day with the United States victorious. The conflict was between Britain and the United States. -
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War of 1812
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The War of 1812 begins
The United States declares war against the British. "The Declaration of War" was a key event in the war of 1812 -
Brigadier General William Hull issues a proclamation
American Brigadier-General William H. Hull led his army across the Detroit River into Upper Canada, on July 11, 1812, capturing the town of Sandwich. -
Battle of Lundy's Lane
This was a battle fought in the War of 1812, it took place in what is now known is Niagara Falls, Ontario. It was one of the worst and most deadly battles of this war. -
The Siege of Detroit
The Siege of Detroit was given up by US General William Hull to the British force led by General Brock and the Indian Troops. They used drums and changed uniforms to make their army look more superior in order to scare the leaders. -
Battle of Queenston Heights
The first major battle in the War of 1812 was the Battle of Queenston Heights. It was fought near the town of Queenston, Upper Canada, and the British got the victory. -
The Battle of York
The American Forces invaded Toronto, then called York, and burned down many buildings. This was an American victory. -
Battle of Beaver Dams
One of the most controversial battles of the War of 1812 was the Battle of Beaver Dams. It established the importance of the guile, professional soldiering, Aboriginal warfare and luck led to a British victory. -
Battle of Lake Erie
The Battle of Lake Erie which was often called the Battle of Put-in-Bay was fought on 10 September 1813. It was fought on Lake Erie near the coast of Ohio during the War of 1812. -
Battle of the Thames
On October 5, 1813, in Upper Canada, The Battle of the Thames took place. This was also known as the Battle of Moraviantown. The Americans won against Tecumseh's Confederacy and the British allies siding with them. -
Battle of Chateauguay
The Battle of Chateauguay occurred on October 26th, 1813. It consisted of 1,530 Canadian volunteers and regulars who were commanded by the government. -
Battle of Crysler's Farm
This was also named the Battle of Crysler's Field. It occurred on the 11th of November 1813, and the Canadian Force along with the British were victorious. -
The Siege of Fort Erie
From the 4th of August to the 21st of September 1814, the Americans successfully defended Fort Erie. -
The Burning of Washington, D.C.
The Burning of Washington was a British invasion of Washington City, during the War of 1812. -
Battle of Plattsburgh
The Battle of Plattsburgh was a battle fought through the War of 1812. It ended the final invasion of the northern states of the United States during the War of 1812. -
Treaty of Ghesnt
The Treaty of Ghent was the peace treaty signed to end The War of 1812. -
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The growth of the Canadian population
The population in Canada grows from 100,000 to 400,000 within 25 years. -
The Battle of New Orleans
The War of New Orleans was also a battle during the War of 1812. It was fought over numerous things, such as the British impressment of American sailors, British support of Native American raids against Americans and trade restrictions and disputed territory. -
The Battle of Seven Oaks
The battle of Seven Oaks took place on June 19, 1816. It was near Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Douglas. It was a violent confrontation in the Pemmican War. -
The Society for the Relief of Strangers is created
The Society for the relief of strangers is created to help alleviate the misery of poor immigrants coming into the country. -
Bank of Montreal is founded
The Bank of Montreal was founded on June 23, 1817. -
Oro Township is established
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Hudson's Bay company and North West Company merges together
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Last known surviving Beothuk dies
Last known surviving Beothuk dies Newfoundland, it was named Shanawdithit in 1829 -
Britain prohibits slavery
Britain finally bans slavery in 1833 -
Canada's first Public Railway is built
Canada's first public railway is made and opened in 1836. -
Mackenzie and about 800 people march down Younge Street
Mackenzie and about 800 people march down Younge Street in Toronto, Ontario. This was a big event. -
Act of Union
The Act of Union combines Upper and Lower Canada into one colony. It is now named the Province of Canada. -
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The Irish Famine
The Irish Famine, or the Great Famine, was a timespan when mass starvation and disease in Ireland occurred from 1845 to 1849. -
The Common School Act is developed
This basically created a system of free schools for citizens. -
LaFontaine and Baldwin's reformers wins a majority government.
This is the first time the French and the English accomplish a common goal harmoniously. -
Radical Tories burns down parliament buildings in Montréal.
The burning of the Parliament building was on 25 April 1849. It happened during a serious economic and political crisis in Canada, which was then known as the Province of Canada. On that day, the public protests turned into a riot. The protesters invaded Parliament and set the building on fire.