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Curriculum Expectation
Grade 7 History A3.2 Identify key political and legal changes that
occurred in and/or affected Canada during
the period between 1713 and 1800, and explain
the impact of some of these changes on various
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Treaty of Utrecht
The Treaty of Utrecht cedes French Acadia, Newfoundland, Hudson Bay, and the "country of the Iroquois" to England. -
France Declares War on England
The French King, Louis XV, declares war on Great Britain as part of the War of Austrian Succession. This conflict reaches across the Atlantic Ocean and affects both British and French colonists in North America. -
French and Indian War Begins
The French and Indian War begins in North America in 1753; it becomes known as the Seven Years’ War when the fighting spreads to Europe in 1756. -
Expulsion of Acadians
Learn more about the expulsion of the Acadians with the ninth podcast (called "The Great Upheaval") in this series. Available for free through iTunes at http://apple.co/1FOhOkx. -
Battle of the Plains of Abraham
Dr. Peter MacLeod discusses the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in the following videos:
http://bit.ly/1DwMlB7
http://bit.ly/1vTKzfT
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Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris gives Canada (New France and Acadia) to England. -
Quebec Act
The Quebec Act guarantees religious freedom for Roman Catholic colonists. -
American Revolution
The United States' Declaration of Independence makes the thirteen colonies free and independent states. -
Arrival of Loyalists
United Empire Loyalists arrive in Canada after fleeing from the new United States of America. -
Constitutional Act
The Constitutional Act divides Quebec into Upper and Lower Canada. -
Credits
Credits can be found at http://bit.ly/1wMJTE0
