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-The oldest traces of humain presences was 30 000 years BC
-"Free" occupation of territory, there was no sence of private land ownership. -
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-Years of voyage: 1534, 1535, 1541.
-Jacque came to America to:
-Find a route to Asia
-Bring back gold and other riches
-Claim land for the king of France. -
1541-Attemped to set up a colony (not successful). Missionaries attempted to convert natives. France lost interest for 60yrs.
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-The King sent a voyage to establish a settlements in NovaScotia called Port Royal.
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From 1608-1609, Samuel de Champlain (part of Port Royal) returned to establish a trading post near Stadacona (Quebec), a point where the river narrows.
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Since New France was not developing, and was comprised mostly of people working for the fur trade, the king put Jean Talon in charge to increase the population.
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-Soldiers were offered free land if they agreed to stay after their service was done
-Criminals trying to escape going to prison.
-Files du Roi
-Payments to couples who married young, etc. -
-1763, British immagration begins, first to come was the wealthy business men looking to take over.
-1791, Measure to Encourage immigration.
Note: Population was 1% English and 99% French, then a sudden increase. 10% English and 90% French -
-From 1791, measures to encourage immigration (granting of land to shipping and railroad companies)
Note: 1812: Laws discouragin American immigration in Upper Canada. -
-After 1815, waves of Irish immagration due to the Irish Potato Famine. (Disease
-Cholera epidemic (quarantine station at Grosse-Ile) -
From 1867 to Today.
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-Simply gave right to the Amerindians.
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-To help populate the Canadian Land
-Land grants and hading over of land to rail companies to settle the west -
-Technology was begining to developpe, so alot of people left the country to work in the cities (Rural Exodus).
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-In the first phase, factorie's were creating finished products
-Working conditions were terrible -
-Lack of employment in the agricultural sector because everyone left the country go work in the Industiralization.
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-Factories were used for creating metals and materials from natural ressources.
-Materials were sold to companies so they can finish products. -
-Mohawk warriors established road blocks on the borders to their reserves in Oka just outside Montreal, when a golf course wanted to expand its 9 holes onto native land.
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This is when the most educated and skilled workers leave to seek better opportunities.
