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Acadians in, what is currently the maritimes, were exiled from their homes by the british as part of theirr military plan. This was an important event because it shows why many french speaking people are settled in the quebec area.
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A 15 minute battle between the British and the French during the Seven Years war that would decide the fate of New France. After the British won, French citizens fled the city and British captured Quebec. This battle lead to the formation of Canada.
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The natives were no longer under close ties with the French and were now under the reign of Britain. This lead to Pontiac's rebellion.
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was a british politician sent to North America to find the causes of the disputes between Upper and Lower Canada. His reports lead to important decision making and was vpart of the merging of the two into the single colony of Canada
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Outlines the Natives rights, government, and the laws they must live by in Canada. The Indian Act is still enforced today, but has had many many changes to acoomidate appropriate needs.
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When Chinese immigrants came to Canada to work on the railroad, so many began to come that Canada's government charged a head tax of $500 (at the point in time) per every Chinese citizen who immigareted into canada
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Wanted to have seperate schools for Roman Catholics and Protestants due to previous conflicts between the two religious groups
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French did not want to fight under British command because of the though of being at an unfair advantage and being put on the front line to be killed in battle rather than risking British lives.
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Prime miniser Pierre Trudeau wnated to have a just society and abolish any standing treaty rights and privilages Aboriginals have and have them treated like any other citizen of Canada. This was never passed because of strong disagreement from aboriginals
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Canada becomes a multicultural country and has laws for those who want to practice their religion, express the culture and identity, as long as it does in infringe upon the rights of tothers. Canada accepts immigrants and refugees which adds to multiculturalism
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Canada makes Quebec's official langiage French. Children must attend a french school unless they have Englsih speaking parents. Any government organizations are in French, including parliment.
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Created by Libreal leadind Pierre Trudeau, an energy policy inovoling Canada's fuel industry
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A land dispute between the Mowhawk people and the town of Oka, Quebec when a golf course was to be developed on land that was sacred to the Mowhawk.,
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A vote was held to determin wether or not Quebec would seperate from Canada and gain soverignty fot their own. Majority of the voters sill aid no, so the province of Quebec is still a part of Canada
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the title explains it all, turbans are now allowed to be worn with the RCMP uniform. This shows accomidation for religous aspects within Canada.
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In efforts to make right with Natives all across Canada for the abuse they faced through residentail schools, Stephen Harper makes a public Government appology on belahlf of all Canadians
