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top 10 political events in the development of Canada as a nation.
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Seven Year's War Begins
During 1754 and 1763, France and India fought a war that resulted in the Treaty of Paris. Despite Great Britain's huge territorial gains in North America, colonial discontent led to the American Revolution over disputes over frontier policy and war expenses. -
Battle of the Plains of Abraham
Quebec was surrendered to the British following the victory of a British invasion force led by General James Wolfe. During the battle, both commanding officers were wounded. Despite being in control of New France until 1760, the French were never able to recapture Quebec. -
Pontiac's War
As a result of Pontiac's War, First Nations were able to resist the European invasion more successfully than ever before. In spite of the failure of the conflict to oust the British, it forced British authorities to recognize Indigenous rights, which have had a far-reaching effect on our society today. -
War of 1812
During the War of 1812, the newly independent United States battled Great Britain, from whom they gained independence in 1783. As a result of the broader conflict between Great Britain and France over who would be the dominant power in Europe and the world, the conflict developed. -
Insurrection in Lower Canada
Two insurrections in Lower Canada were waged by French Canadian militants against the British Crown in 1837 and 1838. Over 300 people were killed during the twin rebellions. The tensions developed after years of tensions between the colony's anglophone minority and its francophone majority, which was pursuing nationalistic interests. -
Vote for Confederation
Confederation is the term used to describe the process of federal unity through which the Province of Canada, the British North American colonies of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and the Dominion of Canada were brought together. Confederation is another name for the Dominion, which was founded on July 1, 1867. (Also see Canada Day.) -
Red River Resistance
The Red River Resistance, commonly referred to as the Red River Rebellion, was a revolt that took place in the Red River Colony in 1869–1870. The transfer of the huge region of Rupert's Land to the fledgling Dominion of Canada ignited the opposition. -
Indian Act
The Indian Act made an effort to incorporate a large and diverse population into non-Indigenous civilization. It prohibited First Nations individuals and groups from expressing their identity via political and cultural practices. -
Outbreak of World War I. Canada fights on the side of Britain and France.
Over 650,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders participated in the conflict, which was once known as The Great War. Our military personnel lost more than 66,000 lives and sustained more than 172,000 wounds. Canada was granted a distinct signature on the Treaty of Versailles as a result of its contributions and sacrifices. -
Battle of Vimy Ridge
On Easter Monday, April 9, 1917, at 5:30 a.m., the Battle of Vimy Ridge started. In the face of lethal machine gun fire, the first wave of 15,000–20,000 Canadian soldiers attacked through the wind-driven snow and ice. Many of them were heavily laden with supplies.