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Jan 6, 1497
Cabot claimed Newfoundland
John Cabot claimed Newfoundland for England -
Jan 6, 1534
Cartier claims St. Lawrence
Jacques Cartier claims the lands around the St. Lawrence River -
Beginning of 100 Year period of war
Britain and France fight several wars from the late 1600's to the late 1700's -
Seven Years War
The beginning of a war between Britain and France that is called the French and Indian War in the United States..