World History
History of Canada. This is a good overview to the history of the North American nation of Canada.
From the site:
Canada, which has been inhabited by aboriginal peoples, known in Canada as the First Nations, for about 10,000 years, was first visited by Europeans around 1000, when the Vikings briefly settled at L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland. More permanent European visits came in the 16th and 17th century, as the French settled there.
In 1763, at the end of the Seven Years' War, France chose to keep its Caribbean Islands and to leave its North American colony, New France, to Britain.
After the American Revolution, many British Loyalists settled in Canada.
On July 1, 1867, with the passing of the British North America Act, the British government granted local self-government to a federation of four provinces formed from three of its North American colonies, Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The former Province (colony) of Canada formed two provinces of the new Dominion of Canada, being partitioned into Quebec and Ontario along the old boundary between Lower and Upper Canada. The term Confederation refers to this act of union and is often used for the resulting federation.
- Canadian Election Results
Canadian Election Results. Today is election day in Canada! Will the Liberals stay in power or will there be new government instead? I am not Canadian and I do not live in Canada but I will be watching the CBC tonight to see how this election turns out....
- The Mackenzie King Diary
The Mackenzie King Diary - This is an online exhibit from the National Archives of Canada. William Lyon Mackenzie King was Canada's Prime Minister from 1921-1926, 1926-1930 and 1935-1948. His last term as Prime Minister of Canada put him in charge...
- Exploration, The Fur Trade And Hudson's Bay Company
Exploration, the Fur Trade and Hudson's Bay Company. This is about the fur trade in Canada and how it led to the exploration of the country and the formation of the Hudson's Bay Company. Contains history, personalities, stories, and a timeline....
- The Duke Of Argyll
The Duke of Argyll - A biography of Lord Lorne, the fourth Governor General of Canada. It is brief and to the point and it taught me a lot about a personality I previously knew nothing. From the site: When Lord Lorne's appointment was announced, there...
- Teaching About Canada
Teaching about Canada This is an essay with some good ideas on how to teach about Canada in American classrooms. This includes ideas for history. From the site: Canada's evolution to independence presents an interesting contrast to the American...
World History
History of Canada
History of Canada. This is a good overview to the history of the North American nation of Canada.
From the site:
Canada, which has been inhabited by aboriginal peoples, known in Canada as the First Nations, for about 10,000 years, was first visited by Europeans around 1000, when the Vikings briefly settled at L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland. More permanent European visits came in the 16th and 17th century, as the French settled there.
In 1763, at the end of the Seven Years' War, France chose to keep its Caribbean Islands and to leave its North American colony, New France, to Britain.
After the American Revolution, many British Loyalists settled in Canada.
On July 1, 1867, with the passing of the British North America Act, the British government granted local self-government to a federation of four provinces formed from three of its North American colonies, Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The former Province (colony) of Canada formed two provinces of the new Dominion of Canada, being partitioned into Quebec and Ontario along the old boundary between Lower and Upper Canada. The term Confederation refers to this act of union and is often used for the resulting federation.
- Canadian Election Results
Canadian Election Results. Today is election day in Canada! Will the Liberals stay in power or will there be new government instead? I am not Canadian and I do not live in Canada but I will be watching the CBC tonight to see how this election turns out....
- The Mackenzie King Diary
The Mackenzie King Diary - This is an online exhibit from the National Archives of Canada. William Lyon Mackenzie King was Canada's Prime Minister from 1921-1926, 1926-1930 and 1935-1948. His last term as Prime Minister of Canada put him in charge...
- Exploration, The Fur Trade And Hudson's Bay Company
Exploration, the Fur Trade and Hudson's Bay Company. This is about the fur trade in Canada and how it led to the exploration of the country and the formation of the Hudson's Bay Company. Contains history, personalities, stories, and a timeline....
- The Duke Of Argyll
The Duke of Argyll - A biography of Lord Lorne, the fourth Governor General of Canada. It is brief and to the point and it taught me a lot about a personality I previously knew nothing. From the site: When Lord Lorne's appointment was announced, there...
- Teaching About Canada
Teaching about Canada This is an essay with some good ideas on how to teach about Canada in American classrooms. This includes ideas for history. From the site: Canada's evolution to independence presents an interesting contrast to the American...