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Immigration Waves
1600: The French came over hoping to find riches like gold and stones. This immigration spanned from the 1600’s until 1760. They settled in their own colony called New France with the help of the Aboriginals. 1815: The Great Migration. Many people came to Canada in 1815 to 1850, most of the people came from Britain and other European Countries. They came over to get out of the poor economic conditions that were in Britain and Europe. -
Hudson Bay Company
Two Frenchmen secured a large supply of furs in the Hudson Bay area and were granted exclusive trading rights under the Royal Charter in 1670. They employed fur trappers who treaded their hauls for manufactured goods in the area and had expanded West, building new posts and forts. Over time the company had to keep up with the tomes and modern retail was introduced in the 1800's. -
Acadians
In 1614, the French established a colony called Acadia, which now makes up parts of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Maine. During the war between the French and English, Acadians where given a choice, by the English of either joining the them or being deported. Around 10000 Acadians were deported from 1755 to 1763. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was between the United States and Great Britain, and as a colony of Great Britain Canada was also a part of it. Canada was invaded several times by the Americans, mostly in upper Canada, Lower Canada and the Great Lakes. The peace treaty of Ghent in 1814 ended the war after two years of fighting. -
Prior to confederation
In 1864 came the BNA act, where many leaders decided it would be good to join into one country. These leaders had to write a constitution which had to be passed by the parliament of the United Kingdom in order to become the British North America act. This act brought together nova scotia, New Brunswick and Canada, which soon became the provinces for Quebec and Ontario. -
Confederation
Confederation started as an idea due to the creation of a huge United States army during the American Civil war as well as Britain's desire to reduce its financial and military obligations to its colonies in North America, which created fear of American annexation. The benefits of confederation were great too. Making trade much easier and the creation of railways -
Confederation
Confederation started as an idea due to the creation of a huge United States army during the American Civil war as well as Britain's desire to reduce its financial and military obligations to its colonies in North America, which created fear of American annexation. The benefits of confederation were great too. Making trade much easier and the creation of railways -
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Confederation
In 1867, four provinces (Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia) joined into confederation 1870 Manitoba and Northwest Territories 1871 British Columbia 1873 Prince Edward Island 1898 Yukon 1905 Alberta and Saskatchewan 1949 Newfoundland and Labrador 1999 Nunavut after being carved out of the Northwest Territories -
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Immigration Waves (2)
1867 post-Confederation Immigration: Immigrants came from Europe, Asia, and China, throughout 1867 to 1914. They came over because the steamships made it come over cheap and easy and for good agriculture. During this time the Chinese were given a ‘head tax’ just for entering Canada. 1919 post-War and Mid-Twentieth Century: Many people wanted to start fresh and settled in different areas in Canada. People from European countries and other countries immigrated up until 1969. -
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Residential Schools
From the 1880’s to 1996 residential schools were found all over Canada. These schools took indigenous children from their homes and family's. They were placed in residential schools and their language was taken. The first residential school was made in 1883 by the Anglican church in Brantford, Ontario. There were 139 residential schools spread throughout Canada. The last school closed in 1996 in Saskatchewan. -
Formation of CPR (2)
Due to a lack of adequate workers in British Columbia, thousands of Chinese workers were employed. Hiring about 15 000 Chinese workers with little pay and harsh working conditions, an estimated 600 workers died while working on the railway. -
Formation of CPR (1)
The railway was incorporated in 1881 and finished in 1885. Originally, its purpose was because of a promise to British Columbia upon entering Confederation to connect them to the rest of Canada. Because of the early completion deadline and dangerous working conditions, the company got $25 million in cash, 25 million acres of land along the railway. Later, the CPR would receive an additional $22.5 million in loans under the Railway Relief Act. -
Quebec’s quiet revolution
After the election in 1960, the government took total control over education, health, and other public services. Funding them heavily. Nationalized hydro electric utilities and set up the Quebec pension plan. Quebec later adopted a new name of “Quebecois” and tried to establish a new identity, separate from the rest of Canada and France. -
World Expo (1)
1967 Expo 67 is a universal expedition that was held in Montreal Canada. It is a large fair that is considered the most successful in the world, displaying Canadian achievements throughout the years. The expo was held within a few months starting on April 27th, ending on October 29th of 1967. This expo holds the record for the most attendees, (about 569,500) as well as 62 nations. -
World Expo (2)
Originally, the exposition was going to be held in Moscow, as a way for Soviet Union celebrate the Russian Revolution's 50th anniversary. Instead, the soviets decided to cancel, and the expo was handed over to Canada as a celebration of its 100th anniversary. -
The October Crisis
Crisis events that occurred in Quebec, fall of 1970. After a long series of terrorist attacks by the Front de liberation du Quebec (FLQ). October 5th 1970, the FLQ kidnapped James Cross (A British trade commissioner) in Montreal. Then within the next 2 weeks they kidnapped and killed Pierre Laporte (The Quebec Minister of Immigration and Minister of Labour). After calling for federal help to deal with the crisis, Pierre Trudeau deployed the Armed Forces and put in place the War Measures Act