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War Of 1812
The war of 1812 was between the U.S, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It happened in North America, and the result of the war was the Treaty of Ghent, which was a peace treaty. This is important because it was a major event in Canadian history. -
Pemmican Proclamation
In 1814, Governor Douglas issued the Pemmican proclamation, which was the banning of the running of the buffalo. This angered a lot of Metis people, which led to them burning down Fort Douglas in anger. This is important because it was basically the start of the Red River rebellions. -
Fort Douglas Is Rebuilt
In 1815, Fort Douglas was rebuilt by Selkirk's men and then used as a trading post. This is important because Fort Douglas is a big part of the Red River rebellion. -
Battle Of Seven Oaks
Also known as the Pemmican War, this was a battle between the HBC and the Northwest Company. The Northwest Company ended up winning the battle. This is important because it was one of the first major battles between the HBC and the Northwest company. -
Governor Semple Burns Fort Gibraltar
In 1816, Governor Semple captured Fort Gibraltar and destroyed it. This lead to more rebellion between the NWC employees and the Selkirk settlers and HBC employees. This is important because this is a major event that kept the Red River rebellions going. -
Lord Selkirk Attempts to Retake Control of the Red River Valley
Lord Selkirk built up an army of around 100 men and went to retake the valley. Along the way, they captured Fort William, which is where the Northwest Company has their headquarters. They arrested quite a few of their employees and then continued on to go rebuild the Red River Valley. This is important because it leads into more conflict. -
Lord Selkirk Dies
There are a few legal battles between the HBC and the Northwest Company a few years following his death that greatly uses up his money and puts a toll on his health. Lord Selkirk inevitably ends up dying from tuberculosis. This is important because his death was basically the end of the rebellion. -
HBC and Northwest Company Merge
After Lord Selkirk's death, both companies are weak from all the fighting so they just decided to merge together. After that, everything was peaceful once again and it was again safe for the Metis. This is important because this is the end of the Red River Rebellions. -
Napoleon Dies
Napoleon was a French Emperor that died as a prisoner in 1821. This is important because this event really affected France. -
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Carlist Wars In Spain
The Carlist Wars were fought over the throne and just everything to do with the Spanish monarchy. This is important because these wars were significant events in Spain. -
Rebellions Of Upper And Lower Canada
These rebellions happened because of the status of people, and both Upper and Lower thought that the other was unfair basically. This is important because it led to the union of the two. -
Lord Durham's Recommendations
Lord Durham came after the rebellions of Upper and Lower Canada to see what was so wrong and to see what he could do to fix it. He made some recommendations of what could improve the life there! This is important because Lord Durham did the work that not a lot of people were so pleased with and I think he did help out in a way. -
Act Of Union
The Act Of Union was the union of Upper and Lower Canada after the Durham report was put in. Since Lord Durham recommended they unite the two provinces, they did it. This is important because it leads to the Confederation of our country. -
Indian Rebellion
The Indian rebellion was when India succeeded in fighting for their independence from Great Britain. This is important because this is what made India it's own independent country! -
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Civil War
A war fought between the Confederate army and the Union in the United States. It was fought because of slavery, and the Union ended up winning which ended slavery. This is important because slavery was extremely bad and the end of it was an amazing time for the United States! -
Slavery Abolished In The U.S.
Slavery was abolished after the Civil War. This was important because slavery was awful and a lot of people thought it was cruel and unfair. -
Canada's Confederation
On July 1st, 1867, Canada because it's own independent country. This is very important because it marks an iconic milestone in Canadian history. -
Construction Of The CPR Began
The Canadian Pacific Railroad was so important for Canada to have because a lot of the Western provinces were tired of being so spread out and far from the rest of Canada. The CPR was build so that the Western provinces wouldn't pull out of confederation. -
Louis Riel Establishes a Provisional Government With the Metis
The South Branch Metis vote Louis Riel to act as their political leader. This is important because it basically is what triggered the rebellions to start. -
Battle Of Duck Lake
Metis get in a fight with L.F. Crozier's police also some volunteers at Duck Lake. This is important because it causes Canada to make their Militia force stronger. -
Frog Lake Massacre
Members of Mistahimaskwa's Cree Nation, led by Wandering Spirit, went to Frog Lake and killed Agent Quinn and other white people. -
Battle of Cut Knife Hill
Pitikwahahnapiwiyin's camp is attacked at Cut Knife Hill, but he prevents Indians from attacking. This is important because it seems to lead into the battle of Batoche. -
Battle Of Batoche
The Metis forces are defeated in a battle that lasts three days This is important because this is one of the last major battles before Louis Riel and others stood down and surrendered. -
Riel is Tried and Found Guilty
When Riel was tried, he defended all the Metis as well as himself even though he had a low chance of winning the trial. He talked about how weak they all were and that they had no choice but to rebel because of all of the broken promises. In the end, they found him guilty of treason. This is important because it is nearing the end of the rebellion, and all of the fights are almost over. -
Riel is Hanged
Louis Riel is hanged in Regina. He was supposed to be hanged in September of 1885, but it happened later. Even though his sanity was questioned, he was still inevitably hanged. This is important because everything is being dealt with by now and everyone is facing consequences for the rebellion. -
Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier Formed The Canadian Navy
The naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada in 1910. This is important because the Canadian Navy is still pretty important today.
