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Prehistoric hunters cross over into Canada from Asia
Leif Ericsson leads a Viking expedition to the New World
First Year 1B
Accepted Computer Engineering
The Iroquois Confederacy is formed
John Cabot reaches Newfoundland (or perhaps Cape Breton)
Jacques Cartier first explores the St. Lawrence region
Second Year 2B
Samuel de Champlain establishes a French colony at Québec City
Hudson’s Bay Company is formed
Expulsion of the Acadians
Battle of the Plains of Abraham: Québec City is captured
New France is formally ceded to Britain; Pontiac Rebellion erupts
Loyalist refugees begin arriving after the American Revolution
War of 1812: U.S. invades Canada
Rebellions against British rule in Upper and Lower Canada
Responsible government is won, first in Nova Scotia, then in Canada