Canadian History

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  • Jan 1, 1497

    Giovanni Caboto

    Giovanni Caboto is better known as John Cabot discovered Newfoundland
  • Jan 1, 1534

    Jacques Cartier

    The first to explore the St. Lawrence River.

  • Samuel de Champlain

    Established the first permanent French settlement in Quebec, Canada.

  • French and Indian war

    France fought for control of Canadian land.

  • Seven Years' War

    Takes control of Quebec.

  • The Treaty of Paris

    This gave Britain control of all lands east of the Mississippi River, except for 2 islands.

  • Quebec Act's Results

    This guarantees the right to maintain their culture.

  • New France

    France and Great Britain work together against the U.S.

  • Province of Canada

    Lower and upper Canada were united.

  • British North America Act

    Creates a federation union of Canada.

  • Transcontential Railroad

    Increased travel from Canada's east to west coast.

  • Yukon Gold

    Was established to meet the needs of the growing population from the gold rush.

  • Saskatchewan and Alberta

    Provinces were created so that the government could clloect taxes to pay for growing population.

  • Newfoundland

    Province joined Canada in order to have help railways.

  • Canadian Territory

    Was created so that the Inuit coud have their own land and government.