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Fortress of Louisbourg was built
The Fortress of Louisbourg was built in 1713 as a French Fortress in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. The Fortress was later expanded to surround the entire town. The changes were made between 1720 and 1740. -
Treaty of Utrecht
The Treaty of Utrecht, signed on April 11th, 1713, was a treaty where the French agreed to give Britain a large amount of land, including Newfoundland and parts of Acadia, to settle the disputed land they had. -
Treaty of Portsmouth
The treaty of Portsmouth discontinued the dispute and conflict between Eastern Wabanakis and the British. -
Ending of the War of the Spanish Succession
The War of the Spanish Succession concluded on March 7th, 1714. This was partly because of the Treaty of Utrecht, along with a series of treaties. -
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Dummer's War
Dummer's War was a war fought between the Wabanaki Confederacy and the British. This was fought because of British settlements being built on Native land, which the Wabanaki Confederacy fought back by raiding the British settlements. -
Siege of Louisbourg, 1745
The Siege of Louisbourg happened on June 28th, 1745. The British viewed Louisbourg as a threat. Although it is viewed as heavily fortified and defended, it was vulnerable to attacks, resulting in British success. -
Fort Duquesne was built
The Governor of New France, Marquis Duquesne ordered for this Fortress to be built in 1754. Fort Duquesne was built in a very strategic area, although being weak. The construction of Fort Duquesne later led to the Seven Years' War in 1756. -
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Acadian Expulsion
Acadians have been living in Nova Scotia for a long period of time before the Acadian Expulsion on August 10th, 1755. The British were forcing them out of their homes in Nova Scotia, and threatened them if they did not comply. -
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Seven Years' War
The Seven Years' War was a huge conflict between European Nations, which split them up into 2 sides, one side led by Great Britain and one by France. In Canada, the Seven Years' War made the French and British fight for supremacy. It soon ended with a British victory in Canada with the Treaty of Paris, giving Britain the leadership of Canada. -
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Siege of Louisbourg, 1758
The second Siege of Louisbourg was part of the Seven Years' War, which ended which resulted in the British capturing Quebec later in 1759, and ended the French colonial era. -
Battle of Fort Duquesne
The Battle of Fort Duquesne was another part of the Seven Years' War, and was an attack from the British to the French Fortress in current day Pittsburgh. -
Battle of the Plains of Abraham
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham was fought outside of Quebec City, part of the Seven Years' War, and was fought to claim New France. The battle resulted in British victory, which meant New France would be in the occupation of the British. -
Capitulation of Montréal
The Capitulation of Montréal was the completion of Britain's overpowering of New France. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed on February 10th, 1763 by Britain, France, and Spain to end the Seven Years' War. -
Royal Proclamation of 1763
The Royal Proclamation of 1763 was written by King George III on October 7, 1763, after Britain's conquest of French land and territory, after the end of the Seven Years' War. The proclamation showed recognition of First Nations' rights in Canada, and would later contribute to the American Revolution. -
Treaty of Niagara
The Treaty of Niagara was signed between the British and the first NAtions of North America. The treaty gave the Indigenous some land as well as supported the Royal Proclamation. -
Quebec Act
The Quebec Act was given royal assent on June 22nd, 1774, and put the Royal Proclamation out of effect, and gave the French-speaking people of Quebec religious freedom. -
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American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War was an invasion of Canada. Americans had taken over Montreal and were attacking Quebec. The Americans later failed an attack on Quebec and retreated out of Canada. -
Constitutional Act of 1791
The Constitutional Act of 1791 split up Quebec into two parts, Upper and Lower Canada, which later on, leads up to the Rebellions of 1837-1838. -
The Berlin Decree
The Berlin Decree restricted the import of any British products into any allies of the French, or anyone that has the support or partnership of the French. -
Milan Decree
The Milan Decree was signed by Napoleon on Dec 17th, 1807. It was created to assist him in the war against Britain, mostly to dispossess them of resources. The Milan Decree restricted any European country from trading with the British. -
Embargo Act of 1807
The Embargo Act of 1807 was a law passed by the United States Congress and signed by President Thomas Jefferson on December 22, 1807. American ships were prohibited from foreign trading altogether. This was because Britain and France had been at war since 1803, and America had tried hard to remain neutral with both of them and continue trade and neutrality with both countries, which wasn't working out for America. -
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Battle of Plattsburgh
The Battle of Plattsburgh was a British invasion of upper New York State, part of the War of 1812. -
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War of 1812
The War of 1812 lasted from 1812 to 1814 and was a major conflict between Great Britain and the United States, and ended with the Treaty of Ghent. -
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Siege of Detroit
The Siege of Detroit was an American surrender of the town of Detroit, as the British intimidated the Americans into surrendering the fort and the town. -
Battle of Queenston Heights
The Battle of Queenston Heights was one of the first significant battles in the War of 1812 and was fought on October 13th, 1812. Americans attempted to invade the Canadian side of the Niagara River but surrendered to the British defending their side. -
Battle of York
The Battle of York was another battle fought during the War of 1812 on April 27th, 1813, where the Americans captured York. -
Battle of Beaver Dams
The Battle of Beaver Dams was fought on June 24th, 1813, during the War of 1812. The Americans tried to attack a Briitish outpost at Beaver Dams, but ended with British victory. -
Battle of Lake Erie
The Battle of Lake Erie was another battle part of the War of 1812, ann took place on September 10th, 1813. It was fought on Lake Erie, and ended in an American victory, resulting in American control over the lake. -
Battle of the Thames
The Battle of the Thames was fought on October 5th, 1813, and was another battle part of the War of 1812. This battle was fought when the British were retreating after their loss of the Battle of Lake Erie, between the combined force of the Native Americans commanded by Shawnee chief, Tecumseh and the British, against the Americans. This ended with an American victory, and the death of Tecumseh. -
Battle of the Chateauguay
The Battle of the Chateauguay was another significant battle fought during the War of 1812 on October 26th, 1813. The Americans tried to invade Lower Canada, as part of a plan to capture Montréal, but failed and lost to the First Nations in Lower Canada. -
Battle of Crysler's Farm
The Battle of Crysler's Farm was another battle part of the War of 1812, fought on November 11th, 1813. The battle was the Americans' failed attempt to capture Montréal, which ended with a British victory. -
Battle of Chippawa
The Battle of Chippawa was a battle fought during the War of 1812 on July 5th, 1814. It was a victory for the Americans during their invasion of Upper Canada. -
Battle of Lundy's Lane
The Battle of Lundy's Lane was yet another battle fought during the War of 1812, on July 25th, 1814 and ended the Americans' invasion of Upper Canada after their victory in the Battle of Chippawa. -
Burning of Washington
The Burning of Washington was an invasion of Washington D.C. by the British on August 24th, 1814. The British set fire to multiple government facilities. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was signed by the Americans and the British to end the War of 1812 on December 24th, 1814. All conquered land was to be returned. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was the last Major Battle of the War of 1812, and happened after the war was over, on January 8th, 1815. Britain attempted to capture New Orleans, but failed. -
Battle of Seven Oaks
The Battle of Seven Oaks was fought on June 19th, 1816. It was fought because of many fur trade disputes and conflicts between the two trading companies, the Hudson's Bay Company, and the North West Company. -
Slavery Abolition Act, 1833
The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 abolished slavery in specific parts of the British Empire. -
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Rebellions of 1837–1838
The Rebellions of 1837–1838 were two uprisings that took place in Lower and Upper Canada. The rebellions took place between 1837 and 1838. The goal of the rebellions were a responsible government. -
Act of Union
The Act of Union combined Upper and Lower Canada, and established the Province of Canada. -
Burning of the Parliament Buildings in Montreal
The Burning of the Parliament Buildings in Montreal was a result of an economic and political crisis going on at the time. There were a lot of conflicts that went from public protests to a riot.