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Period: Oct 30, 1000 to
Natives
There were 2 main Amerindian groups, Iroquois and Algonkians. Both groups focused on different tasks and had different lifestyles. Iroquois were sedentary and focused on agriculture, while the algonkians hunted their food and were nomadic. They believed in spirits, an animist religion. They believed that everything had a spirit and would not let anything go to waste.(ex: bones for tools, skin for clothes). -
Oct 30, 1500
Europeans Arrive- Explorations begin
The Europeans arrive in North America to begin their explorations. They were interested in explorations for MONEY. New inventions to help make their traveling easier. -
Oct 30, 1534
Jacques Cartier- 1st Voyage
Explored and mapped the gulf of St Lawrence reported what he thought was gold but lots of fish, timber, and furs. -
Oct 30, 1535
Jacques Cartier- 2nd Voyage
Sailed up the St-Lawrence, reached Stadacona (Quebec). Nice natives showed Europeans how to survive winter and scurvy. They return with native captives ( -
Oct 30, 1541
Jacques Cartier- 3rd Voyage
Attemped to set up a colony (not successful). Missionaries attempted to convert natives. France lost interest for 60yrs. -
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13 Colonies
British set up 13 new colonies
Mercantalism
Fur Trade developed
Coureurs des bois are formed
Voyageurs are formed
Establising New Settlements -
Port Royal
The king first sent a voyage in 1605 to establish a settlement in Nova Scotia called Port Royal.Port Royal failed because of its position -
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Champlain
Champlain returned in 1608-09 to establish a trading post near Stadacona (Quebec), a point where the river narrows. To trade furs with the natives.
Later grew into a colony-New France -
Maisonneuve
establishes Montreal. it’s deep inside Iroquois territory, established to try and convert natives. It’s called Ville-Marie -
King Louis 14th
he took control of France for himself. He had two objectives: settle wars in Europe, and take command of his colonies. -
Royal Gouverment
Jean-Baptiste Colbert and Louis decided to implement Royal Government in 1663
The council was made up of the following members:GovernorIntendantBishop Seigniorial system
purpose of this new system was to entice new settlers to come to New France and keep them organized -
Jean Talon
Was brought to develop france- Population wise.
Soldiers were offered free land if they agreed to stay in N.F. after their service was doneMinor criminalsFiles du roi- qucikly married
Payments were also given to couples who married young,Fathers of unmarried girls paid fines.
Increased Rapidly
Bachelors over 21 paid fines all with the hopes to increase the population. -
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The Seven Years War - Europe
New France never stood a chance at defeating the 13 colonies. Britain had more sea power, and could easily sent troops/supplies. France was focused on the war in Europe.
English Won -
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The Seven Years War- North America
Englsh Vs. FrenchOn the battlefield the English numbered about 3,000, the French nearly 4,000The battle last about an hour.Quebec is capitulated, English Win
Seven Years War ends in North America -
Articles of Capitulation
a document was signed giving the terms under which the French would surrender. -
Canadien
In New France the people were very autonomous and by 1760 grew to become a distinct set of people called Canadien -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris ends the 7 years war
All the Territory known as New France is given to the King of England except two small Islands, (St.Pierre, Miquelon)
Lead to the Royal Proclamation -
Royal Proclamation
The Royal Proc. Had a goal to control and assimilate the French in Quebec, -
James Murray and Guy Carleton
Saw that the Royal Proclamation was unworkable - 1% eng 99% French
Bent the rules
Tolerant to French
English merchants report him to king
Replaced by Guy Carleton
Had same thoughts as Murray -
Quebec Act
This act was put in place to guarantee French Canadian loyalty.French laws, test act oath. Enlarged quebec territory.
Americans become upset -
American Revolution
Americans were upset = Revolted (attacked colonies) -
Treaty of Versailles
Ended the revolution
The British then accepted the United States as an independent country.The fur trade which had been located largely in south of the Great Lakes had to relocate. Now had to move towards the Northwest this meant much longer journeys for les voyageurs
Loyalists- moved -
The Constitutional Act
Lower and Upper Canada
Both had different laws to suit the people who lived there.
Change in gouverment= Representatve Gouverment
Worked well for English, French were having problems -
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Period of Change
Trade,Transportation,Population changes. -
The War of 1812
Britain was at war with Napoleon
British army seized any American ships suspected of trading with France and forced their crew to serve in the British military
Neither side won -
Immigration from Ireland
Irish Potato Famine. The Irish were forced to find somewhere new to live and many came to North America in search of a better way of life. -
Growing Discontent in Lower Canada
British Party
Parti Canadien
The two groups were so different no negotiations could occur. -
92 Resolutions
Louis Papineau demanded for a Responsible Gouverment
Got sent back 10 Resolutions which didn't solve anything
Rebellions then took place -
Results of Rebellions
Lord Durham sent to Canada and makes recommendations.
Britain should increase immigration in order to assimilate the French.The two Canada’s should be united
Responsible Government should be granted to eliminate veto power.
REJECTED -
Act of Union
Creates the Prov of Canada consisting of Canada East and West Canada east and west each had 42 members to its assemblyGovernor still had control and veto powerCanada east and west would equally pay for Canada’s debts -
Lord Elgin
First prime minister to not use veto power
adapts responsible gouverment -
Reciprocity Treaty
America promised and signed to be trading partners for 10 years with Canada. -
Developed Responsible Government
Moderate and Radical
Liberal-Conservatives
Parti Rouge
Clear Grits
Manifest Destiny
Reciprocity Treaty was ending
timber=replaced by iron -
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Politics
no one could agree on who should be in charge
The Charlottetown Conference
The Quebec Conference
The London Conference -
Canada
Canada becomes a confederation
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontatio, Quebec -
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Industrialization
Modernization of agriculture and transportation. (New Railways and Trading with Agricultural Products)
Grand Trunk Railway-Intercolonial Railway-Canadian Pacific Railway
Population Changes
Hard Working & Living Conditions
DUSTT
Role of Women= Hard Lives
Influence of Church -
Manitoba
Manitoba becomes a province of Canada -
North West Territories
Becomes apart of Canada.
Was brought from HBC -
British Columbia
British Columbia becomes a Canadian province
Joined in return for railway completion -
Prince Edward Island
Becomes a province of Canada
It was in serious debt, joined to save economy -
National Policy
Program set by John A Macdonald to increase the economy.
Promote national unity
3 main ideas: Increase Custom Duties,Build Railways,Encourage Immigration -
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan becomes a Canadian province -
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World War 1
nationalist or imperialist played a great role in the conflict
As men went to war, women stepped up and worked in the factories. Women also saw armed service as nurses.
Women obtain the right for Federal Vote
Leads to Post economic boost -
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Post Economic Boost
Huge boost in population
Because they didn't lose much money during the war:
The Second phase of Industrialization begun=natural resources are exploitedMany new factories opened
New railways are built -
Roaring 20's
People demanding high amounts of items=Too many items leftover
Leads to Great Depression -
The Great Depression
Post Economic Boom comes to an end
The stock market crash crash was the causePeople were buying shares in companies on borrowed money, when debts were called in the stocks went down
-Most sectors of the economy were hit hard -Massive lay offs-Families bought as little as possible
Gouverment makes solutions
The Great Depression led to a new theory and way of thinking for the gouverment=No more Capitalism New theories:
Communism
Socialism
Fascism
Black Thursday=Stocks dropped below 0 -
Statute of Westminister
Gave Federal Goverment powers over Foreign Affairs -
PadLock Law
was passed originally to eliminate communist activists and sympathizers.
Put lock on company,
ock people out to see who breaks down first= Employees either need $ or company will shut down, therefore 1 side will break down first -
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World War 2
Canada adopts War Mode
Different attitude towards the war than WW1
Canada are independant=Decide to go to war on their own(Statute)
Deal with War Time Issues
Women get Provincial Vote
Propoganda
Differences between WW1 and WW2 -
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Maurice Duplessis
Traditionalist
Kept the major traditional events involved:
The Roman Catholic Church Idealization of rural life
Role of the State (government)
Founded the Union National party
2 groups challenged the traditions:
Union leaders Intellectuals and Journalists -
Americanization of life
period of economic prosperity to North America.
American capital promoted the individual and material comfort. -
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Population Growth
increased immigration from Europe after the war and a high birth rate.
135, 000 infants are born each year on average in Quebec.
This phenomenon is known as the baby boom -
Quebec Flag
Duplessis adopts the fleurdelisé as Quebec's flag -
Newfoundland
Becomes a province of Canada
Joined up for economic reasons -
The Asbestos strike
pitted workers against the state and company
It is often seen as a turning point in organizing opposition to Duplessis -
Opposition
Maurice Duplessis refused federal subsidies
He also opposed federal allowance payments to Quebec families -
Income Tax
Duplessis introduces a provincial income tax -
Agricultural Changes
rural electrification
90 % of the farms had electricity.
Farm credit was offered to farmers who wanted to buy new equipment -
Quiet Revolution
3 main features:
To make the Quebec goverment the major force behind Quebec's social and economic developmenTo modernize Quebec's educational system To weaken the influence of the Church
