SERINPATEL TIMELINE

• 1497

  England Claims Newfoundland: John Cabot's ship sailed, after months of sailing, and found land and took the area.

  Importance: It marked the beginning of English colonies.

• 1500 - 1605

  Fur Trade: The Indigenous people often gave the settlers animal furs in exchange for weapons, metal goods, and other supplies.

  Importance: It developed trading relationships and alliances.

• 1701

  French-Haudenosaunee War: The British helped the Haudenosaunee against the French, leading to a truce with the French.

  Importance: Betrayal occurred as the Haudenosaunee went to truce with the French, despite British support; trust became an issue.

• 1712

  Organization of New France: New France had five colonies; they decided to split it, appoint a governor, and add some laws and trading regulations.

  Importance: It improved trading and made Canada stronger.

• 1763

  Treaty of Paris: The treaty brought the end of the Seven Years' War.

  Importance: Ended a significant conflict that had lasted for years.

• 1774

  Quebec Act: It extended Quebec and recognized French laws.

  Importance: Maintained French culture and legal practices.

• First Nations Indian War

  Conflict: Problems arose with settlers and Indigenous people. Many died from smallpox; opponents gave them infected blankets.

  Importance: Significant loss of life and trust issues between groups.

• 1867

  Confederation: The British North America Act created the Dominion of Canada.

  Importance: Marks the birth of Canada as a self-governing entity.