Timeline - Sophie J. (2021) By Sophie J. Dec 30, 1857 Ottawa is named the capital Period: 1861 to 1865 The American Civil War Period: 1864 to 1867 Conferences Leading to Confederation 1865 Mongolia Markham was founded 1867 Sir John A McDonald becomes the first Canadian prime minister Jul 1, 1867 The British North America Act (Confederation) 1868 The Rupert’s Land Act Period: Oct 11, 1869 to May 12, 1870 Red River Resistance and the Creation of Manitoba Jul 20, 1871 B.C. joins Canada Jul 1, 1873 P.E.I. joins Canada 1875 The supreme court of Canada is established 1878 Sir John A. Macdonald was elected for a second term Period: Dec 16, 1880 to Mar 23, 1881 The First Boer War Period: Mar 26, 1885 to May 12, 1885 North-West Rebellion Nov 7, 1885 The Canadian Pacific Railway is completed 1891 The Death of Sir John A. Macdonald 1893 The first Stanley Cup is awarded 1896 Wilfred Laurier becomes prime minister Period: 1896 to 1899 Klondike Gold Rush Jun 13, 1898 Yukon joins Canada Period: 1899 to 1902 Canada's first foreign war (The second Boer War) 1905 The provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan are created 1911 Robert Borden becomes prime minister 1914 WW1 Begins
