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Nov 28, 1000
First Canadians
Vikings camre and discovered Canada -
Jul 25, 1001
Natives claim home
Native people of southern Ontario begin to plant and harvest corn. The Thule people - ancestors of the Inuit - migrate east across Artic Canada -
Aug 3, 1492
Columbus sailed to Canada
Christopher columbus sailed the ocean in 1492, he discorverd Canada. -
Hudson’s Bay Company is formed
Hudson’s Bay Company is formed. Two centuries before Confederation a Two french guys saw the wealth in fur. It took vision and connections to start the fur trade, KIng Charles 11 granted the land of HUdson Bay to start the trade. -
Loyalist refugees begin arriving after the American Revolution
Loyalist refugees begin arriving after the American Revolution -
War of 1812-1814
The War of 1812 was a military conflict between Great Britain and United States. Canada got involved in the War of 1812 and was invaded a number of times by the Americans. The process of naming the War of 1812 for its year of commencement, even though it lasted into 1814, developed slowly through the 19th century. -
Rebellions against British rule in Upper and Lower Canada
Upper and Lower Canada were thrown into turmoil from 1837–38, when insurgents mounted rebellions in each colony against the Crown and the political status quo. The revolt in Lower Canada was the more serious and violent of the two. -
Responsible government is won, first in Nova Scotia, then in Canada
Responsible government is won, first in Nova Scotia, then in Canada. Responsible government refers to a government that is responsible to the people. In Canada responsible government is more commonly described as an executive or Cabinet that is dependent on the support of an elected assembly, rather than on the monarch. Responsible government refers to a government that is responsible to the people. In Canada responsible government is more commonly described as an executive or Cabinet that is d -
Confederation (first four provinces: Québec, Ontario, N.S., and N.B.)
Confederation (first four provinces: Québec, Ontario, N.S., and N.B.) Canada is a country ya! -
B.C. and P.E.I. join Canada
B.C. and P.E.I. join Canada -
The provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan are created
The provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan are created -
World War I 1914-18
World War I -
Women win the vote in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
Women win the vote in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta -
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The Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place during the 1930s. The timing of the Great Depression varied across nations; however, in most countries it started in 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s. It was the longest, deepest, and most widespread depression of the 20th century.In the 21st century, the Great Depression is commonly used as an example of how far the world's economy can decline. -
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World War II
World War II -
Newfoundland joins Canada
Newfoundland joins Canada -
Canada’s 100th birthday; Expo 67 World’s Fair in Montréal
Canada’s 100th birthday; Expo 67 World’s Fair in Montréal -
The new Arctic territory of Nunavut is created
The new Arctic territory of Nunavut is created, it is now apart of Canada -
Canada says “no” to joining the war in Iraq
Canada says “no” to joining the war in Iraq. We are nown as a peace keeping country. -
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Canada sets record for gold medals at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games
Canada sets record for gold medals at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games, we hosted the Olympics!!!!!
