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30,000 BCE
Asian migrations across the Bering Strait land bridge
The theory of how the nomads came to North America is by crossing the Bering Strait land bridge during the first ice age. -
Period: 1534 to 1541
The exploration of the St-Lawrence River and the Gulf by Jacques Cartier
Starting in 1534, Jacques Cartier explored the St-Lawrence River and the Gulf. While travelling he didn't expect to find what he did. -
Foundation of Quebec by Samuel de Champlain
Samuel de Champlain founded Québec to facilitate fur trade with the Amerindians. -
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The French Regime
In 1608, France took over the land and created the first permanent colony. -
The One-Hundred Associates
This Company was founded by Cardinal Richelieu. France granted the Company a privilege and in return they had certain obligations. -
Foundation of Trois-Rivières by Laviolette
Trois-Rivières was founded for the same commercial reasons Québec was founded. It was founded by Laviolette -
Foundation of Ville-Marie by Chomedey de Maisonneuve
Ville-Marie was founded by Chomedey de Maisonneuve. Jeanne Mance created the first hospital and the first school in this area. -
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Immigration and birth policies under Jean Talon
To increase the population, Jean Talon encouraged immigration of 4 types of immigrants. -
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Seven Years War
The Seven Years War occured in Europe between the French and the English. But, the colonies took part in it in North America. -
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The British Regime
After the Seven Years War, New France became a british colony. -
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British military rule
Waiting for the Seven Years War to finish in Europe, Great Britain too over New France's territory. -
The Royal Proclamation
The Royal Proclamation is the first constitution of the Province of Québec after Great Britain took over it. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty ended the Seven Years War between France and Great Britain. -
The Québec Act
The Québec Act is the second constitution which makes the French Canadians happier. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles reduced the size of the Province of Québec to the south of the Great Lakes -
The Constitutional Act
This third constitution was created after the arrival of the loyalists fro the 13 colonies. -
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Napoleon's continental blockade
The goal of this blockade was to deprive Britain of trade relations with Europe. -
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The Rebellions in Lower Canada
These rebellions occurred because of the economic and agricultural crises. -
Founding of Canada
The four founding provinces are Québec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia -
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Contemporary Period
The Contemporary Period started off with the creation of Canada by the four following provinces : Québec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. -
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Confederation and immigration policies
The population was concentrated near the American border so these policies encouraged people to migrate to the West. -
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Emigration to the United States
There were 5 factors that prompted Canadians to emigrate to the United States. -
Economic crisis
This economic crisis disrupted population growth in the Dominion. John A, MacDonald introduced his National Policy to resolve this conflict. -
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World War 1
After Canada's entry to the First World War, immigration in Canada started to decline. -
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World War 2
After World War 2, there was a population increase thanks to the baby boom.
