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Red River Rebellion
Louis Riel and Métis occupy Lower Fort Garry. The Red River Rebellion has begun. -
Thomas Scott
Thomas Scott executed on orders of Riel -
Manitoba joins Confederation
Manitoba joins Confederation. The new province was much smaller than today's Manitoba. -
British Columbia
British Columbia joins Confederation. -
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island joins Confederation. -
Métis defeated
The Métis are defeated at Batoche. -
Louis Riel
Batoche falls, Riel taken prisoner. -
Riel is hanged
Riel is hanged in Regina. -
Wilfred Laurier
The Liberals choose Wilfred Laurier as leader. -
Gold
Gold is discovered in the Klondike. -
Canada'a First woman lawyer
Canada's first woman lawyer is Clara Brett Martin. -
Women's right to vote
Newfoundland women receive the right to vote.
