History 2.0

Responsible Government taking over

Oct 25, 1860

By the 1860's all the British colonies have responsible government.

Conferences take place in Canada

Oct 29, 1864

The united Canadas were in trouble, so they turned towards the maritime provinces. In the Charletttown conference, Both canadas met with, P.E.I, N.S, N.B and Newfoundland to create a merger. After the Quebec Conference and the London Conference, they came up with a final decision and details. Both Canadas, N.B and N.S have merged together.

British North American Act is created

Oct 30, 1867

The results of the 3 conferences led to the Dominion of Canada. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the two Canadas formed a federation. This constitution brought in a federal and provincial government, immigration and agricuture were shared in control by both governments.

The Northwest Rebellions stand up

Dec 4, 1869

These rebellions of Metis lead by Louis Riel fought against the government in order to not be part of canadian laws. Louis Riel ended up hung for his crimes.

MacDonalds national policy

Nov 7, 1878

John MacDonald, an english politician who formed a National Policy to promote national unity.
His policies included:
- Build a railway: Canadian Pacific
- Increase custom duties
- Encourage immigration; mainly Western Canada

Wheat to dairy in Quebec

Nov 7, 1900

Dairy becomes Quebecs main agricultural product. Replacing wheat.

Alberta and Saskatchewan join Canada

Nov 26, 1905

Canadas movement towards the west is flowing. Alberta and Sasketchewan become provinces.

World War I begins in Europe

Dec 4, 1914

From 1914-1918, World War I was a gruesome war. The main strategy in this war was trench warfare. The issue was that soldiers had modern weaponry but with outdated tactics. Canada was forced to help Britian in this war considering we were one of their colonies.

Conscription is reinforced

Nov 5, 1917

During World War 1, soldiers would volunter to fight but there werent enough soldiers. A conscription was reinforced which forced people of Canada to fight for their mother country.

Women receive the right to vote

Nov 5, 1918

All of the men were in war and there was no one to vote in the federal elections. The government made the decision to allow women to vote.

The great deppresion begins

Nov 6, 1929

Following the stock market crash, the great deppresion had begun in North America. Banks no longer had cash and people weren't spending money. The stocks plummeted below zero in an event called Black Thursday. The government takes the following actions to restore its economy.
- Public work projects were encouraged
-Farming was encouraged
- There were work camps
- The government gave direct aid to people

Statute of Westminister gives Canada freedom

Oct 30, 1931

Canada is now regarded as their own nation by the world. Britain signs the Staute of Westminister which makes Canada independent in every aspct except for changing the constitution.

World War II begins over seas

Dec 4, 1940

In the second World War Canada went on it's own accord. We went as allies. In this war there was a much increased womens participation. Yet again some citizens were forced to join the army but luckily, they didn't see any action.

Duplessis era begins in Quebec

Dec 4, 1944

Maurice Duplessis was the Premier of Quebec from 1944- 1959. He followed more traditional values and didn't appreciate the ideas of urbanization. Duplessis put the church back into power and led a back to the land campaign. Duplessis nationalized electricity in Quebec for farmers.

Americanization of Canadian life

Dec 4, 1945

At the end of WW2, Canadians were adopting american culture like TV, radio and new consumer goods.

The Baby-Boom hits

Dec 4, 1946

After the war men came home and were very glad to be reunited with their families. This triggered a major increase in births and we call this phenomenon the " baby-boom".
There was also a natural increase in immigration.

Quebec gets its own flag

Dec 4, 1948

Duplessis gave Quebec its own identity through a flag with the fleur de lyse on it.

Asbestos strike occurs

Dec 4, 1949

The Asbestos strike pitted workers against the government and is often seen as a turning point in organizing opposition to Duplessis.

New regions in Quebec are opening up

Dec 4, 1950

During the 50's, due to mining of iron ore, new regions are opening up.

Almost all farms have electricity

Dec 4, 1956

90% of Quebecois farmers have electricity at their disposal which encouraged farming.

Quiet Revolution is transforming Quebec

Dec 4, 1960

From the early to late 60's, life in Quebec was modernizing. This period is known as the Quiet Revbolution. There was a rapid far reaching process of social, economic and politcal reform in Quebec.

The famous pill is invented

Dec 4, 1961

A birth control pill was invented and while it was illegal, this led to a decrease in the populations birth rate.

Office de la langue francais was created

Dec 4, 1961

This was one of many Quebec nationalism steps taken to promote the french language.

Government is taking control of education

Dec 4, 1964

The creation of the MEQ led to the government controlling education within the province.

Hydro--Quebec is a main resource in Quebec

Dec 4, 1965

Hydro-Quebec, became govenment owned during the quiet revolution. This company produces electricity using hydro- electric dams in northern Quebec.

Parti Quebecois is formed

Dec 4, 1968

Upon quitting the liberal part, Rene Levesque teamed up with the RIN and the RN to create the Parti Quebcois (PQ). A seperatist politcal group.

The October Crisis frightens Quebec

Dec 4, 1970

A terrorist group known as the FLQ kidnapped James Cross and Pierre Laporte. The prime minister; Trudeau responded with a war measures act which put soldiers and tanks on the streets of Montreal to fight back against this group. Laportes body was found dead in a trunk of a car and Cross was released. This event was known as the "October Crisis".

BIll 101 is assesed

Dec 4, 1977

Bill 101 was a law created by the government which only allowed french signs in public spaces.

Trudeau no longer wants Britain's permission

Nov 7, 1980

The statue of Westminister gave Cnaada all it's rights except for the power to amend the constitution. At the time, prime minister of Canada; Pierre Elliott trudeau wanted to give Canada that power. So that Canada would be able to amend it's constitution even without britain's permission.

Referendum is held to decide futue of QC

Dec 4, 1980

A referendum was held by PQ leader Rene Levesque in order to try and seperate from Canada. 60% of people voted against this referendum.

The Constitution Act is signed

Apr 7, 1982

This constitution gave Canada the power to amend their future constitutions without Britain's permission and also added a charter of values to protect individuals.

Meech Lake Accord takes place

Dec 4, 1987

In an attempt to gain more independance for QC, this accord was denied by two provinces. Newfoundalnd and Manitoba.

Oka Crisis affects Natives

Dec 4, 1990

This crisis lasted 78 days and put the natives versus the government. Mohawk warriors and soldiers were disputing over land which was proposed to be used for a golf course.

Chalettetown Agreement is held

Dec 4, 1992

Once again in an attempt to gain more independance for QC, once agin it was voted against by the people.

Another referendum occurs in Quebec

Dec 4, 1995

This referendum was led by jacques Parizeau. The goal was to seperate from Canada once agin. The votes were 49.4% for but 50.6% against. therefore QC remains part of Canada.

Nunavut joins Canada

Dec 4, 1999

Nunavut is the final province to join Canada.