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Period: Jan 1, 1497 to
Canadian Historic Events
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Oct 24, 1497
Italian born navigator John Cabot reaches the coasts of Newfoundland and Cape Breton.
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Oct 24, 1534
Jacque Cartier explores the Saint Lawrence River, claiming the area for France
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Newfoundland becomes England's first overseas colony.
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London traders establish Hudson's Bay Company.
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The Treaty of Paris gives England control of France's territory in North America.
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Refugees from the American Revolutionary War who are loyal to British move Noth present day Canada
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War of 1812: American invasion of area around Great Lakes and Canadian Frontier.
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Oregon Treaty between the United States and Canada sets the new border at the 49th parellel
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Dominion of Canada is formed and self-government was granted.
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Gold Rush takes place along the Yukon River.
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Canada fights on the side of British and French in World War l
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Canadian Great Depression
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Canadian Forces join the Allied Powers in World War ll.
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World War ll Ends.
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U.S. spacecraft Apollo 11 lands on the moon with Canadian-built landing gear.
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U.S./Canada Free Trade Agreement.
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Canada sends troops and supplies to aid U.S. in the Persian Gulf.
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The North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) comes into effect, linking Canada, The United States and Mexico in a new economic partnership.
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Canada decides to not be a part of the military coalition led by the United States against Iraq
