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Jun 24, 1497
John Cabot
Discovers Newfoundland -
Jun 9, 1534
Jacques Cartier
First to explore the St. Lawrence River & lays claim to surrounding land for France; called the land "New France" -
Samuel de Champlain
Established the first permanent French settlement in Canada called Quebec -
Quebec Act
Guarantees the French the right to maintain thier culture. -
War of 1812
French and Great Britain work together against the US (who tried to invade Canada) -
British North America Act
Creates a federation union of Canada; 4 provinces were joined by 1 consitution -
The Transcontinetal Railroad
Increased travel from Canada's east to west coast; created new provinces and territories; increased the shipment of goods to the country.
