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Confederation
Confederation: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario form the Dominion of Canada. John A. Macdonald becomes the first prime minister. -
Louis Riel rises
The Métis of Red River rebel, under Louis Riel, after their region is purchased by Canada from Hudson's Bay Company. -
Canada growing
Canadian Parliament agrees to buy Rupert's Land - All the Hudson's Bay Company territory. -
The last buffalo War
As buffalo become scarce, the last tribal war is fought on the Prairies between the Cree and the Blackfoot over hunting territories. -
Manitoba is part of Canada
Manitoba joins Confederation. The new province was much smaller than today's Manitoba. -
British Columbia Joins
British Columbia joins Confederation -
P.E.I Joins
Prince Edward Island joins Confederation. -
The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Canada is established. -
The demise of Riel
Riel is hanged in Regina. -
Great Music
The first symphony orchestra in Canada is created in Quebec City. -
WW1 Starts
The First World War begins. Britain declares war on Germany on behalf of the British Empire, including Canada. -
Halifax Explosion
A French munitions ship explodes in Halifax harbor, flattening the city, killing 1 600, and injuring 9 000. -
WW1 Ends
Armistice ends the war.
