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The theory of how the nomads came to North America is by crossing the Bering Strait land bridge during the first ice age.
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Starting in 1534, Jacques Cartier explored the St-Lawrence River and the Gulf. While travelling he didn't expect to find what he did.
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Samuel de Champlain founded Québec to facilitate fur trade with the Amerindians.
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In 1608, France took over the land and created the first permanent colony.
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This Company was founded by Cardinal Richelieu. France granted the Company a privilege and in return they had certain obligations.
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Trois-Rivières was founded for the same commercial reasons Québec was founded. It was founded by Laviolette
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Ville-Marie was founded by Chomedey de Maisonneuve. Jeanne Mance created the first hospital and the first school in this area.
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To increase the population, Jean Talon encouraged immigration of 4 types of immigrants.
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The Seven Years War occured in Europe between the French and the English. But, the colonies took part in it in North America.
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After the Seven Years War, New France became a british colony.
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Waiting for the Seven Years War to finish in Europe, Great Britain too over New France's territory.
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The Royal Proclamation is the first constitution of the Province of Québec after Great Britain took over it.
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This treaty ended the Seven Years War between France and Great Britain.
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The Québec Act is the second constitution which makes the French Canadians happier.
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The Treaty of Versailles reduced the size of the Province of Québec to the south of the Great Lakes
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This third constitution was created after the arrival of the loyalists fro the 13 colonies.
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The goal of this blockade was to deprive Britain of trade relations with Europe.
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These rebellions occurred because of the economic and agricultural crises.
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The four founding provinces are Québec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
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The Contemporary Period started off with the creation of Canada by the four following provinces : Québec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
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The population was concentrated near the American border so these policies encouraged people to migrate to the West.
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There were 5 factors that prompted Canadians to emigrate to the United States.
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This economic crisis disrupted population growth in the Dominion. John A, MacDonald introduced his National Policy to resolve this conflict.
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After Canada's entry to the First World War, immigration in Canada started to decline.
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After World War 2, there was a population increase thanks to the baby boom.
