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First residential school opens
The first residential school (The Mohawk Institute) opens in Brantford Ontario. -
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Ottawa named capital
Ottawa was chosen from the past capitals Montreal, Kingston, Quebec City, and Toronto to be the new capital. -
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American Civil War
The American Civil War was fought between northern and pacific states and southern states. When it ended, slavery was abolished. -
London Conference results in The Constitution Act
Also called the British North America Act, this law created the dominion of Canada. This act is the base of Canada's constitution. The original provinces were Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario. -
Sir John A Macdonald becomes the first prime minister
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Red River Rebellion
Many farmers and hunters, mostly Métis, feared for their culture and land rights. They formed a provisional government to negotiate terms for entering Confederation. The resistance lasted ten months, and led to the creation of Manitoba. -
Manitoba joins Confederation
Manitoba joined Confederation because Louis Riel wanted them to. The Metis and Indigenous people wanted recognition. -
British Columbia joins Confederation
Entering Confederation would help British Columbia take on debt to pay for building roads and other structures. -
Alexander Mackenzie becomes prime minister
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Prince Edward Island joins Confederation
Prince Edward Island was "forced" to join Confederation due to its financial problems. -
Supreme Court of Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada serves as the final court of appeal. -
Alexander Graham Bell sends world's first telephone message
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The Indian Act
The Indian Act gave the government lots of power over the Indigenous peoples. -
John A Macdonald becomes prime minister once again
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The Chinese head tax
After thousands of Chinese had come to Canada to work on the Canadian Pacific Railway, the federal government created a head tax of $50 for every Chinese person entering Canada. -
John Abbot becomes prime minister
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John Sparrow David Thompson becomes prime minister
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Mackenzie Bowell becomes prime minister
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Charles Tupper becomes prime minister
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Wilfred Laurier becomes prime minister
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Klondike Gold Rush
The discovery of gold in Yukon led thousands of people to head up north. Some stayed at the settlement of Dawson, which grew larger and larger. -
Yukon joins Confederation
Yukon was created after another gold rush led Canada to create another territory. -
the Saskatchewan Act and the Alberta Act
Established the province of Saskatchewan and Alberta. -
Robert Borden becomes prime minister
