Samuel de Champlain established the first French colony in Quebec City in 1608. In 1670, the Hudson Bay was formed and became an important trading post for the Hudson's Bay Company. During 1755-1762, the British deported over 10,000 French Acadian settlers from the region. The War of 1812 was fought between British North America and the United States, resulting in a defeat for the Americans. In 1964, Canada adopted a new flag to establish its own national identity separate from Britain.
Samuel de Champlain established the first French colony in Quebec City in 1608. In 1670, the Hudson Bay was formed and became an important trading post for the Hudson's Bay Company. During 1755-1762, the British deported over 10,000 French Acadian settlers from the region. The War of 1812 was fought between British North America and the United States, resulting in a defeat for the Americans. In 1964, Canada adopted a new flag to establish its own national identity separate from Britain.
Samuel de Champlain established the first French colony in Quebec City in 1608. In 1670, the Hudson Bay was formed and became an important trading post for the Hudson's Bay Company. During 1755-1762, the British deported over 10,000 French Acadian settlers from the region. The War of 1812 was fought between British North America and the United States, resulting in a defeat for the Americans. In 1964, Canada adopted a new flag to establish its own national identity separate from Britain.
Samuel de Champlain established the first French colony in Quebec City in 1608. In 1670, the Hudson Bay was formed and became an important trading post for the Hudson's Bay Company. During 1755-1762, the British deported over 10,000 French Acadian settlers from the region. The War of 1812 was fought between British North America and the United States, resulting in a defeat for the Americans. In 1964, Canada adopted a new flag to establish its own national identity separate from Britain.
colony. He returned to the valley of St Lawrence and later discovered the land and decided to call it, Quebec City. Samuel decided he was going to live there and create his habitat in which he will his residence. He was known for trading with others and making deals with different kinds of traders. Citation: The Explorers. (n.d.). Retrieved September 23, 2015, from http://www.historymuseum.ca/virtualmuseum-of-new-france/the-explorers/samuelde-champlain-1604-1616/
Hudson Bay was formed in 1670
The Hudson Bay is an inland sea of
North America and central Canada. The bay was named after a guy who was named Henry Bay. Later, the Hudson Bay became an important joint stock merchandising, its the oldest joint stock merchandising English speaking company. Citation Ray, A. (2009, March 2). Hudson's Bay Company. Retrieved September 23, 2015, from http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia. ca/en/article/hudsons-bay-company/
The Deportation of the Acadians,
1755-1762
The Deportation of the Acadians, 1755-1762- The
total population of Acadians was approximately 12,000 settlers and about 10,000 settler had to be expelled, leaving about 2,000 settler behind. Acadians as well as French settlers were exposed from their land. Britain gave 3,000 Acadians permission to return back to their land. They were forced mainly into unsettled areas. Other Acadians settled in Cape Brenton and Prince Edward Island. Citation: The Deportation of the Acadians, 17551762. (n.d.). Retrieved September 23, 2015, from https://web.archive.org/web/20141003060829/http: //www.canadiana.ca/citm/specifique/deportation_e.h tml
The war in 1812-1814
The war was between the United States and
Great Britain, Canada, as a colony of Great Britain it was swept in the war of 1812. It was fought in the upper and lower part of Canada. Americans leaders planned the attack they focused mainly on the upper side of Canada thinking they were the most vulnerable to attack. The Upper Canada was later defeated by British regulars. The result was a defeat on Canada. Citation: War of 1812. (n.d.). Retrieved September 23, 2015, from http: //www.t hecanadianencyclo pedia.ca/en/article/war-of1812/
2015 Womens World Cup
The USA womens soccer team made an
appearance in the World cup this summer in Canada. Canada had an immense honor to receive the womens soccer in their country. Canada is a country that is known for playing soccer as one of their popular sports in the region. This event is going to lead to Canadas womens soccer team a fifth straight appearance in the world cup after failing to qualify in the 1991 tournament. Citation TSN. (2015). Retrieved September 23, 2015, from http://soccer.tsn.ca/team-canada/
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King Williams War 1689-1697
This was the first war against French and
Indian settlers. Louis de Buade, arrived in 1689 to begin his second term as a governor. He calm the French settlers by sending out three war parties in 1690. Although the French won this wat, the Treaty of Ryswick, which settled the conflict, did not result in significant transfers of North American land between European powers. The conflict remained unresolved, the North American frontier would again erupt in violence five years later, in Queen Anne's War. http:// www.encyclopedia.com/topic/King_Williams_War.asp x
Constitutional Act 1791
The act of the British Parliament that
repealed certain portions of the Quebec act of 1774. the act aimed to reproduce the general principles of the British constitution. The authority of the governor was to make laws, for the peace, welfare and good government. Two special provisions showed fear of principles, they are appropriation of crown lands and the other sought to establish a landed aristocracy.
in the Olympics in St. Louis. About 43 Canadian athletes brought home about 6 gold medals. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded to first, second and third place winners. The picture to the right, Etienne was one of just two nonAmericans to win gold in a track and field event. Canadian lacrosse teams claimed two medals. The only athletes that competed in the Olympic games were men. Women had no interest in competing in the games until later time https:// www.cosport.com/country_selection.aspx
The 1942 Dieppe Raid
The Raid on Dieppe, was a pivotal
moment in the second world war. There were about 6,100 troops, Canadians made up nearly 5,000 of the troops. About 900 of the Canadian troops lost their lives. The German troops were well prepared. There was two Canadians who were awarded the Victoria Cross, for their actions during the Raid on Dieppe. http:// www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembranc e/history/second-world-war/1942-d ieppe-raid#d_intro
Canadas New Flag
In 1964 Canada embarked on
seemingly harmless attempt to create its own flag. The picture on the right shows the before and after of what the flag used to be. This in an important even in Canada because the flag symbolizes their country. Canada did not have a flag to call it its own. Prime Minister Lester Pearson gave the idea for a new flag. People in Canada felt a strong attachment to the mother country and its union Jack.