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1800s; 1810s; 1820s; See also: History of Canada; Timeline of Canadian history; List of years in Canada; Part of a series on the: History of Canada; Benjamin West's ...
The history of Canada covers the period from the arrival of the Paleo-Indians to North America thousands of years ago to the present day. The lands encompassing present-day Canada have been inhabited for millennia by Indigenous peoples , with distinct trade networks, spiritual beliefs, and styles of social organization.
The parliament of United Canada in Montreal was set on fire by a mob of Tories in 1849 after the passing of an indemnity bill for the people who suffered losses during the rebellions of Lower Canada. One noted achievement of the Union was the Canadian–American Reciprocity Treaty of 1855 which sanctioned free trade in resources.
Concluding a series of agreements between Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Hudson's Bay Company, Canada acquires Rupert's Land and the North-Western Territory, forming the Northwest Territories. In the aftermath of the Red River Rebellion, Manitoba is subdivided from the new territory in the area around Winnipeg , becoming Canada's fifth ...
The Great Migration of Canada (also known as the Great Migration from Britain or the second wave of immigration to Canada) was a period of high immigration to Canada from 1815 to 1850, which involved over 800,000 immigrants, mainly of British and Irish origin. [1]
1793 - In October, there are rumours that a French fleet is coming to retake Canada. 1793 - The second session of the Parliament opens on November 11. 1795 - Introduction of the first property tax in Lower Canada. 1796 - The first county of the Eastern Townships, Dunham, is created. 1797 - Robert Prescott becomes Governor General on April 27.
A piece of history has been found along the coast of Canada: the remnants of a shipwreck dating back more than 100 years. The shipwreck was found near Cape Ray, Canada, located on the southwestern ...
The United Kingdom transferred most of its remaining land in North America to Canada, with the North-Western Territory and Rupert's Land becoming the North-West Territories. [e] The British government made the transfer after Canada and the Hudson's Bay Company agreed to the terms, including a payment of £300,000 from Canada to the Company. [18]