Pre-Confederation

Napoleon decided to invade Britain

Jan 1, 1805

Napoleon decided to invade Britain, but a renewed British alliance with Russia and Austria ruined his plan.

Battle of Jena-Auerstedt

Jun 14, 1807

Napoleon defeated the Prussiansm, marched through Germany and defeated the Russians on 14 June 1807 at Friedland.

Slavery Ended

Jan 1, 1808

Slavery in the U.S. started in 1798 and ended in 1808

Confederation Timeline

Period: Jan 1, 1812 to Jan 1, 1875

1812 war

Jun 1, 1812

War of 1812 began

Americans invaded and burned York (Now Toronto)

Apr 27, 1813

The Americans invaded and burned York ( now known as Toronto)

Alexander Mackenzie became Prime Minister

Nov 7, 1873

Alexander Mackenzie became Prime Minister on November 7,1873 until October 8, 1878.