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Jan 1, 1492
Vikings (Before 1492) Came to Canada
Vikings come to Canada searching for new land to Explore -
Dec 15, 1497
Jean Cabot finds Canada
Jean Cabot sails to find new land for the english. One of the first Europeans since the norse vikings. Later on he brings more Europeans to Canada. -
Period: Jan 1, 1534 to Dec 31, 1542
Jaques Cartier
He searched and mapped out Area's in Canada and claims land in the name of the King. (New France) -
Henry Hudson
Henry hudson saught after the northwest passage. He had brought men to Canada in search of this. -
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American Revolution
The 13 american colonies rejected the British monarchy, overthrew Great Britain and formed what is now The united states. -
Spanish Explorers
Spanish Explorers who were exploring the Pacific go and build a fort in British Columbia. -
The Loyalists
The loyalists are Americans who are loyal to Great Britain. They supported the British during the american revolution and were sent to take refuge in Canada -
The War on 1812
The War of 1812 was fought between The British and United states. Americans invaded The British as they did not want to listen to them and over some other disputes, the americans started a war that would last 2 and a half years. -
The Great Migration
The Great Migration was when many people (800.000) people moved to the new world in search for economic success and to start new lives, this included many other migration as it was from 1815-1850 and this is where Canada got many of its immigrants from. -
The Potato Famine(Ireland)
The potato famine was tragic but it had forced many to search for new homes. The irish farmers had gone to "Gross Ile Quarantine" and once they were better moved on to go into Canada. -
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The Underground Railway
Black slaves from the U.S would follow a series of safe routes and houses following the northstar to reach Canada and become free people. -
Vancouver Merges With British Columbia
The colony of British Columbia merges with the colony of Vancouver Islands and forms British Columbia. -
Immigration (1880-1914)
Many people started immigrating to Canada as the Government was giving Land and Equipment to start their own homes and get A new life in Canada. Most were from Great Britain, Continental Europe and East Asia. -
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Canadian Railway
The Canadian government got the chinese to come build this railway to go across Canada. It was highly dangerous and 1 person died for every mile of track. -
Chinese Head tax
The chinese head tax was created to make the chinese people not enter canada. Started as $50 but within only a short time worked u to $500.
