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Women in power in Canada

By ninililiana
  • 1775 BCE

    Laura Ingersoll Born 13 September 1775 Great Barrington, Province of Massachusetts Bay

    Laura Ingersoll Born 13 September 1775 Great Barrington, Province of Massachusetts Bay

  • Secord She married the wealthy James Secord

    Secord She married the wealthy James Secord

  • the soldiers came to Laura Secord's house asking for billet and informed her about their plan on launching a surprise attack

    the soldiers came to Laura Secord's house asking for billet and informed her about their plan on launching a surprise attack

  • early in the morning, Secord began her journey to warn the British about the Americans' intention to attack them

    early in the morning, Secord began her journey to warn the British about the Americans' intention to attack them

  • Laura Secord had to walk 20 kilometres and through an area called the Black Swamp. Here, she became drenched and exhausted from her tiring journey. She was successful in her warning to the British, as they were now prepared for battle. 1813

    Laura Secord had to walk 20 kilometres and through an area called the Black Swamp. Here, she became drenched and exhausted from her tiring journey. She was successful in her warning to the British, as they were now prepared for battle. 1813

  • Laura Secord died Chippawa, Ontario