Quest 12

By Courtney Strauser
  • Feb 2, 1497

    1497 Italian-born navigator John Cabot reaches the coasts of Newfoundland and Cape Breton

    In 1497 an Italianborn navigator, John Cabot reaches the coasts, Newfoundland and Cape Breton.
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    1756 The Seven Years’ War starts between Great Britain and France

    Seven Wars began with Great Britian and France in 1756.
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    1891 Quebecer John Abbott becomes Canada’s first native-born prime minister

    In 1891 John Abbott became Canada's first native born prime minister.

  • 1911 Marie Gérin-Lajoie becomes the first Québec woman to earn a bachelor’s degree

    In 1911 Marie Gérin-Lajoie became the first woman in Québec to earn her bachelor's degree.

  • 1918 Women gain the right to vote in federal elections

    In 1918 woman in Canada gain to vote in federal elections.

  • 1940 Women win the right to vote in provincial elections

    In 1940 woman won the right to vote in provincial elections.

  • 1980 Quebecers vote against independence from Canada.

    Residents form Quebec voted against Independence from Canda in 1980.

  • 1993 Kim Campbell becomes Canada’s first female prime minister

    In 1993 Kim Campbell became the first female prime master in Canada.

  • 1995 Quebecers again vote against independence by a narrow margin

    Residents of Québec vote against of independence by a narrow margin in 1995

  • 2012 Pauline Marois becomes the first female premier of Québec

    Pauline Marois became the first female premier of Québec in 2012