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History of Canadian Confederation

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  • 7 Years war

    7 Years war

    The war stretching across the world led to the British conquest of New France and its unification with British North America.
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    Leadup to Canadian Confederation

  • Treaty of Paris (1763)

    Treaty of Paris (1763)

    The treaty ended the 7 Years War and cemented Britain's control over what would become Canada.
  • Quebec Act 1774

    Quebec Act 1774

    Expanded the territories of Quebec and reinstated French Civil Law and guaranteed free practice of Catholicism.
  • American Revolution & Loyalist Migration

    American Revolution & Loyalist Migration

    After the American victory in the revolution against Britain, many loyalists to the crown fled from the thirteen colonies to Canada, strengthening its English population.
  • The Constitutional Act

    The Constitutional Act

    The act divided the province of Quebec into Upper and Lower Canada each with their own governments.
  • The War of 1812

    The War of 1812

    The War of 1812 fostered a sense of national unity among the population during the combined defense against American attacks.
  • Rebellions of 1837–1838

    Rebellions of 1837–1838

    Two armed rebellions occurred in the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada to try and establish responsible government. The rebellions led directly to Lord Durham's report.