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1800-1905 Major Canadian Events
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Maritime Fur Trade
The maritime fur trade was a ship-based fur trade system that focused on acquiring furs of sea otters and other animals from the peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast and natives of Alaska. The furs were mostly traded in China for tea, silks, porcelain, and other Chinese goods, which were then sold in Europe and the United States. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict, lasting for two-and-a-half years. The Battle was fought by the United States of America against the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Ireland. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict between the United States and Great Britain. The war was caused by many restrictions and oppositions to laws that existed. -
Treaty of Ghent signed
The Treaty of Ghent was signed in Ghent on Christmas Eve with the purpose of ending the War of 1812. The treaty restored relations between the two nations -
HBC and NWC merge
The North West Company of Montreal and Hudson's Bay Company were forced to be merged by intervention of the British government to put an end to violent competition. The British also feared loss of control of NorthWest if both companies failed. -
NWC and HBC merge together
HBC and the NWC were unified in 1821, ending years of keen competition for Red River's fur trade business. For nearly a century, the two companies had operated as two competing organizations their own forts or trading posts. -
Upper and Lower Canada Rebellions
The rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada played a significant part in achieving responsible government. After many grievances on both sides, they took up arms. Both Upper and Lower Canada were defeated. Even though the penalty for insurrection against the government was death, many rebels were pardoned. The rebellions led to the arrival of Lord Durham, sent by the British government. He proposed the joining of Upper and Lower Canada and to implement a responsible government. -
Durham Report
Lord Durham, a British politician, was sent to North America in 1838 to investigate the causes of the twin rebellions the previous year in the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada. -
Upper Canada Becomes Canada West and Lower Canada Becomes Canada East
The two parts of Canada are joined to create the Province of Canada. -
Act of Union Passed
The Act of Union was passed by the British Parliament in July 1840 and proclaimed 10 February 1841. It united the colonies of Upper Canada and Lower Canada under one government, creating the Province of Canada. -
Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny is a term for the attitude during the 19th century period of American expansion that the United States not only could, but was destined to, stretch from coast to coast. -
Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny is a term for the attitude during the 19th century period of American expansion that the United States not only could, but was destined to, stretch from coast to coast. -
Colony of Vancouver Island created
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James Douglas becomes Governor
Sir James Douglas was a company fur-trader and a British colonial governor of Vancouver Island and British Columbia in northwestern North America, now part of Canada. Douglas had started working in Canada at age 16 for the North West Company, and later for the Hudson's Bay Company, becoming a high-ranking company officer. -
Cariboo Gold Rush
Occurring between 1860 and 1863, the Cariboo Gold Rush is British Columbia's most famous gold rush. It began when prospectors drawn from the Fraser River Gold Rush discovered gold on the Horsefly River. -
CHARLOTTETOWN AND QUEBEC CONFERENCES
Leaders dicuss confederation. -
British North America Act of 1867 passed
The British North America Act, was passed by the British Parliament in 1867. It is the law that created the Canadian Confederation. -
John A Macdonald elected
Sir John Alexander Macdonald was Canada's first Prime Minister and held the office for two terms, serving from July 1, 1867, to November 5, 1873, and again from October 17, 1878, to June 6, 1891. Some of his political career include being a Father of Confederation and seeing the provinces of Manitoba, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island join Confederation. He was an important figure in the creation of the Canadian Pacific Railway . -
Confederation Begins
Canada became a nation, the Dominion of Canada, in 1867. Before that, British North America was made up of a few provinces, the vast area of Rupert’s Land and the North-Western Territory. By 1864, many leaders felt that it would be good to join into one country. Known as the Fathers of Confederation, these leaders met and wrote a constitution for the new country, which had to be passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom. -
Red River Rebellion Begins
When the Red River Métis learned that the government of Canada was not going to let the Métis keep their property, they organized to fight the Canadian takeover. A group of Métis met in their parish church in St. Norbert in 1869. They elected a national Métis committee, with Louis Riel as its leader. -
Treaty Process begins
Canadian government had to gain control of the First Nations' land. The government decided that making treaties would be the quickest and cheapest way. The First Nations, who traditionally negotiate agreements, were willing to bargain. They were given 120 acres per family, farm equipment, supplies, and instructions on how to farm. -
British COlumbia joins Confederation
n July 20th, 1871, British Columbia decides to join the Confederation. This comes after Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories have already joined the Confederation. -
North West Mounted Police get formed
In May 1873, the Parliament of Canada established a central police force. One hundred and fifty recruits were sent west to Manitoba. The new police force gradually acquired the name North-West Mounted Police (NWMP). -
Canada Pacific Railway begins construction
Canadian Pacific Railway was formed to unite Canada and Canadians from coast to coast. Canada's confederation on July 1, 1867 brought four provinces together to form a new country. As part of the deal, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were promised a railway to link them with the two Central Canadian provinces – Quebec and Ontario. -
CPR last strike
The Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was the ceremonial final spike driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at Craigellachie, British Columbia on November 7, 1885. -
Klondike Gold Rush
On August 16, 1896 Yukon-area Indians found gold in Rabbit Creek, near Dawson, in the Yukon region of Canada.
