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1534
Jacques Cartier Claims land for France
-Jacques Cartier Lands in present day Gaspe Peninsula and claims the territory for France.
-the two ships commanded by Jacques Cartier sought shelter in Gaspé Bay, where they remained for eleven days. -
Founding of Quebec City
Samuel de Champlain establishes Quebec City as a permanent French settlement -
Battle of the Plains of Abraham
British forces defeat the French near Quebec City -
Quebec Act
The British Parliament passes the Quebec Act -
Act of Union
Upper and Lower Canada merge into the Province of Canada to improve governance and reduce French-English tensions.