Top 10 Political events in Canada (1750-1919)

By Washersam

  • The Battle of the Plains of Abraham

    General James Wolfe led British forces against General Montcalm Outside the walls of Quebec. The Battle ended with the capture of Quebec and the death of both generals.

  • Canada ceded to the British

    This put Canada on its course to become the country it is today.

  • Responsible Government In Nova Scotia

    This was the First responsible government to be implemented in Canada.

  • The Great Coalition Formed

    The Great Coalition paved the way confederation in Canada

  • The Charlottetown Conference

    This Conference set Confederation in motion.

  • Confederation

    Confederation brought the two colonies; Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, under one federation with newly formed Quebec and Ontario.

  • The Completion of the CPR

    The CPR is a transcontinental railway that was apart of BC's conditions of Confederation.

  • The First Stanley Cup Awarded

    The Stanley cup, which was donated by Governor General Lord Stanley, was awarded to the Montreal AAA hockey team. Hockey, and the Stanley Cup are a big part of Canada's culture.

  • The start of the Klondike Gold Rush

    The Gold Rush sped up the development of the Yukon a lot, and also left Infrastructure in place after the Rush.
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    World War 1

    WW1 helped establish Canada's identity and individuality.