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Dec 11, 1497
John Cabot
John Cabot discovers Newfoundland -
Period: Dec 11, 1497 to
History of Canada
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Dec 11, 1534
Jacques Cartier
Jacques Cartier was the first to explore the St. Lawrence River and lays claiming to surrounding land for France , Called " New France " -
Samuel de Chaplain
Samuel de Chaplain establishes first permanent French settlement in Canada- Quebec -
French and Indian war
Great Britain fought France for control of Canadian land and fur trade -
Great Britain
Great Britain takes control of Quebec -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris gave Britain control of all lands east of the Mississippi River, except for 2 islands -
Quebec act
The Quebec Act guarentees the French the right to maintain their culture ( language, religion, and traditions -
War of 1812
France and Britain work together against the U.S. -
Act of Union
The Act of Union establishes the Province of Canada -
British North America Act
British North america Act creates a foundation union of Canada; 4 provinces were joined by one constitution -
Transcontinental Railroad
Transcontinental Railroad increased travel from Canada's east to west coast ; new provinces and Territories ; increased the shipment of goods across the country
