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10: Pre-Confederation Canada

Expulsion of the Acadians

* 1755: The British ordered the Acadians expelled from their lands during the French and Indian War resulted in approximately 12,000 Acadians being shipped to destinations throughout Britain's North. The Expulsion of the Acadians was also known as the Great Upheaval, the Great Expulsion, and Le Grand Derangement. Acadians from today’s maritime provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island was expelled from their own land. The British deported the Acadians to the thirteen colonies, and transported more of them to France. The French and Indian War lasted from 1754 to 1763, and it is also known as the seven year war. It was fought between Great Britain and France, which escalated to an international conflict.

* This is important because the expulsion of Acadians from their own land demonstrates how Britain abused their powers to gain territory. This concept of monopolization is also apparent in many economic and political events today. If the Acadians were not expelled from their own land, Canada will probably have an entire different culture.

9: Pre-Confederation Canada

1608 Champlain founded what is now Quebec City

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* 1608: Champlain, known as the “Father of New France,” founded Quebec City during his voyage, which would become the first permanent settlement and the capital of New France. Champlain also discovered Lake Champlain in 1609.

* This is important to acknowledge because it explains why Canada emphasize on French culture. A lot of people might not understand why schools require students to learn French, and the importance of it; however, this educates the individual that French was one of the first founders of Canada, which is why Canada emphasize on French culture

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2: Post- Confederation Canada

Canada becoming an independent member of the Leagues of Nation

• 1923: After World War One, Canada became an independent member of the League of Nations. In 1923 British Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, appealed repeatedly for Canadian support in the Chanak crisis, in which a war threatened between Britain and Turkey. Canada refused. The Department of External Affairs expanded and promoted Canadian autonomy as Canada reduced its reliance on British diplomats and used its own foreign service.

* This is important to acknowledge because Canada became an independent member of the Leagues of Nation, which demonstrates their independence from Britain.

7: Pre- Confederation of Canada

Founded the Thirteen Colonies

5: Post- Confederation Canada

Treaty of Paris 1783

* 1783: The signing of the Treaty of Paris 1783 formally ended American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and United states. The signing of this treaty bought these countries closer, becoming allies in World War One and Two. The agreements from this treaty included setting official borders between Canada and the United States, and fishing rights granted to the United States in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and on the coast of Newfoundland and the Grand Banks.

* This is important because the Treaty of Paris 1783 formally ended the war between Britain and US, and official borders were set between United States and Canada.

3. Post- Confederation Canada

Women Suffrage

* 1610: Sir Humphrey Gilbert led the English army and claimed St. John's, Newfoundland in 1583 as the first North American English colony by royal prerogative of Queen Elizabeth. The English would establish additional colonies in Cupids and Ferryland, Newfoundland beginning in 1610 and soon after founded the Thirteen Colonies to the south. The Thirteen were British colonies on the Atlantic coast of North American, and in 1776 they declared independence ad formed the United States of America.

* This is important to know the Thirteen Colonies because are they are the founding political entities of the United States of America. In 1776, the Thirteen Colonies declared their independence and formed a new nation, the United States of America.

* 1894 – 1918: 1894 – 1918: Woman suffrage movement was important for extending the political rights for women. Woman suffrage is fighting for the right of women to vote and to run for office. Woman suffrage movement has been generally recognized as political campaigns.

* This is important to acknowledge because it was the establishment of women rights in Canada. Although there are still many under developed nations that has not establish women's rights, Canada acts as a role model for those under developed nations.

1. Pre- Confederation Canada

War of 1812

* 1812: The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and the British with the British North American colonies being heavily involved. Greatly outgunned by the British Royal Navy, the American war planned an invasion of Canada (Ontario). American forces took control of Lake Erie in 1813, driving the British out of western Ontario, killing the Native American leader Tecumseh, and breaking the military power of his confederacy. This war resulted in no territorial change, trade restrictions, and mainly the main war for the Independence of America.

* This is important because the conflict between Britain and American got Canada involved, which American launched an attack on Canada. This was the defining moment for Canada, as War of 1812 gave us the right to say "We are Canadians"

6. Post- Confederation Canada

Great Depression in Canada

8: Post- Confederation Canada

Canada entering World War one

* 1929: Great Depression in Canada, which was greatly affected by the Stock Market Crash in the US. By 1930, by 80% of the labour force was out of work and one fifth of the population became dependent on government assistance. The gross national product dropped 40%, and unemployment rates reached 27%. Many businesses closed, as corporate profits of $398 million in 1929 turned into losses of $98 million as prices fell. Farmers in the Prairies were especially hard hit by the collapse of wheat prices. The Depression ended in 1939 as World War II began. The Great Depression in Canada affected Canada culturally, politically, and socially.

* This is important because the Great Depression in Canada is one of the most significant moments in Canada's economy. There were many social and political incidents which links to this event.

4: Post- Confederation Canada

Legalizing Same-Sex marriage

*1914 – 1945: The Canadian Forces and civilian participation in the World War One helped to foster a sense of British-Canadian nationhood.

* It is important to acknowledge that Canada entered World War One, which demonstrates their involvement in the First World War.

* 2003: Canada became the fourth country in the world and the first country in the Americas to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide with the enactment of the Civil Marriage Act. Before passage of the Act, more than 3,000 same-sex couples had already married in those areas. Prime Minister Paul Martin from Liberals introduced the Civil Marriage Act in the Canadian House of Commons.

* This is important because it demonstrates that Canada is one of the first countries to be support human rights.