United States and Canada timeline

  • Nov 3, 1576

    #1

    European migration begins in North America
  • #2

    England controls the land along much of the Atlantic Coast,
  • #4

    The British governent amgers the American colonists by imposing new taxes and limiting theur freedom.
  • #3

    The colonies fought a war for independence against Great Britain.
  • #5

    The United States leder drafted the constitution.
  • #6

    Industrilization transforms the United States & Canada
  • #7

    The United States & Canada expand into western North America.
  • #8

    The United States agrees to the Louisana Purchase.
  • #9

    The Mexican Territory of Texas becomes an independent republic.
  • #10

    Texas joins the Unites States
  • #11

    Gold & Silver is found in California and travelers rush to the area
  • #12

    Because of disputes over slavery, economics and politics, the Northen and Southern states fought in the American Civil War.
  • # 13

    Prime Minister John A. Macdonald helps create four Canadian colonies- Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick
  • #14

    The United States purchases Alaska
  • #15

    Canada gained full independence