Canadian history and thinking historically

Jacques Cartier

Explored the St. Lawrence River in 1534 searching for a passage to the western ocean.

Samuel de Champlain

Established the first colony of New France in 1608, focusing on the fur trade and converting Indigenous peoples to Christianity.

New France

French colony in North America established by Champlain, later taken over by Britain.

New England Colonies

England's 13 colonies along the eastern seaboard, with northern colonies based on small farms and southern colonies relying on slave labor.

7 Years War

Conflict between Britain and France (1754-1763) over control of North America, also known as the French and Indian War.

Treaty of Paris 1763

Ended the 7 Years War, making all French territory in North America British, except St. Pierre and Miquelon.

Quebec Act of 1774

British law granting religious freedom to Catholics and maintaining French civil law to secure loyalty from French Canadians.

American Revolution 1776

Conflict between Britain and its American colonies, leading to the independence of the United States.

United Empire Loyalists

Americans who remained loyal to Britain and migrated to Canada after the American Revolution.

Constitution Act of 1791

Divided Quebec into Upper Canada (British) and Lower Canada (French), each with an elected assembly.

War of 1812

Conflict between the U.S. and British North America, driven by American expansionism, ending without territorial changes.

Rebellions of 1837

Armed uprisings in Upper and Lower Canada against corrupt colonial governments, leading to political reform.

Durham Report

A report recommending the union of Upper and Lower Canada and responsible government.

Confederation 1867

The creation of Canada as a self-governing entity with Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick as founding provinces.

Critical Thinking

Criteria-based thinking used for making judgments and supporting points of view.

Historical Significance

The importance assigned to past events based on their impact and relevance.

Historical Evidence

Sources and records used to understand past events.

Historical Perspective

Understanding the past through the views and experiences of people at that time.

Change and Continuity

Recognizing patterns of historical change while noting aspects that remain constant.

Cause and Effect

Examining the reasons behind historical events and their consequences.

Ethical Dimension

Evaluating history in terms of moral and ethical considerations.

List Major events in chronological

1534 - Jacques Cartier

1608 - Samuel de Champlain (New France)

1754 - Start of7 Years War

1759 - Battle of Quebec : General Wolf and Tecumseh

1763 - End of 7 years war

1763 - Treaty of paris

1774 - Quebec act

1776-1783 - American Revolution

1791 - Constitution Act

1812-1814 - War of 1812

1837 - Canadian Rebellions

1839 - Durham Report

1867 - Confederation of Canada