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Oct 24, 1497
Newfoundland and Cape Breton found.
John Cabot reaches the coasts of Newfoundland and Cape Brenton. -
Period: Oct 24, 1497 to
Canada
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Oct 24, 1534
Saint Lawrence River claimed by France.
Jacque Cartier explores Saint Lawrence River, and claimed it for france. -
Newfoundland becomes England colony.
Newfoundland becomes England's first overseas colony. -
London establishes Hudon's Bay Compony.
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The Treaty of Paris.
The Treaty of Paris gives England control of France's territory in North America. -
Refugees move into Canada.
Refugees from The American Revolutionary War who are loyal to the British move north into Canada. -
The War of 1812
War of 1812: American invasion of area arond the Great Lakes and the Canadian frontier. -
Oregon Treaty
Oregon Treaty between the United States and Canada sets the new border at the 49th parallel. -
Domination of Canada is formed.
Domination of Canada is formed and self-government was granted. -
Gold Rush
Gold Rush takes place along the upper Yukon River. -
Canada fights on side of British.
Canada fights on side of British and French in WW1. -
Canadian Great Depression
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Canada joins allied powers.
Canadian forces join the allied powers in WW2. -
WW2 ends
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Apollo 11 lands
Apollo 11 leands on the moon with canadian built landing gear. -
U.S./Canadian Free Trade Agreement
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Canada aids U.S.
Canada sends troops and supplies to aid U.S. in the Persian Gulf. -
NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA) comes into effect, linking Canada, the United States and Mexico in a new economic partnership. -
Canada doesn't enter war in iraq
Canada decides not to be a part of the millitary coalition led by the United States against Iraq.