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40 year timespan
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Slavery
Slavery in the British colonies of Canada and through out the common wealth was abolished in 1807 -
Future father
Future father of confederation, John Alexander Mcdonald was born in Glasgow, Scotland, january 11. -
The border
The border between Canada and United States was finally defind as the 49th parallel, west from the Lake of woods to the Rocky mountains. -
Future Prime Minister
Future Prime Minister John A Mcdonald emigrated to Toronto. -
Future Prime Minister
Future Prime Minister Makenzie Bowell emigrated to Canada. -
Torontos first mayor
York is renamed Toronto, William Lyon Mackenzie becomes Torontos first mayor. -
First railway
Canadas first railway line, from St Johns, Quebec to la prairie, Quebec, was opened.
