Confederation By Bewsmack Period: Mar 18, 1800 to Mar 18, 1867 Confederation Jan 1, 1807 Slavery abandoned in french colonies Jun 18, 1812 War of 1812 begins Mar 10, 1813 battle of stoney creek Feb 18, 1815 War of 1812 ends Mar 24, 1820 Regent Canal Regent Canal opens in london. Sep 27, 1825 First Modern Railway The first modern railway opens in england Mar 10, 1834 York is named Toronto Mar 10, 1836 canadas first railway line Feb 10, 1841 Upper and Lower Canada unite Mar 10, 1857 Queen Designates Ottawa as Capital Mar 10, 1866 The Fenians begin attacking Canada
