Articles related to "British North America"
Governors of Canada (1608-1867)
This is the prequel in a three part series on the Governor Generals of Canada.
canada • new france • frontenac • vaudreuil • british north america
This is the prequel in a three part series on the Governor Generals of Canada.
canada • new france • frontenac • vaudreuil • british north america
Confederation
Happy Birthday Canada! It's Canada Day (July 1st) this week and Canada turns 133 years old! Here's how Canada came to be on July 1st, 1867.
canada day • confederation • conference • pei • charlottetown
Happy Birthday Canada! It's Canada Day (July 1st) this week and Canada turns 133 years old! Here's how Canada came to be on July 1st, 1867.
canada day • confederation • conference • pei • charlottetown
The U. S. Constitution and Canadian History and Culture
Preamble: <http://www.suite101.com/files/topics/6234/files/flag.jpg> Americans are notoriously self-confidant and not shy about stating that they think their system is the best in the world. Canadians can be a bit more objective about the U.S. Constitution, knowing it was a good model both for things to avoid and for things to emulate.
u. s. constitution • war of independence • quebec act • loyalists • american civil war
Preamble: <http://www.suite101.com/files/topics/6234/files/flag.jpg> Americans are notoriously self-confidant and not shy about stating that they think their system is the best in the world. Canadians can be a bit more objective about the U.S. Constitution, knowing it was a good model both for things to avoid and for things to emulate.
u. s. constitution • war of independence • quebec act • loyalists • american civil war
Canada Day
The 1st of July is the anniversary of the Confederation which founded the nation of Canada.
canada
The 1st of July is the anniversary of the Confederation which founded the nation of Canada.
canada
The French and Indian War in Canadian History
The French and Indian War was a conflict fought in North America from 1754 to 1763.
canadian history the french and indian war • the conquest of quebec • french and indian war british north america • british north america 18th century • causes of the french and indian war
The French and Indian War was a conflict fought in North America from 1754 to 1763.
canadian history the french and indian war • the conquest of quebec • french and indian war british north america • british north america 18th century • causes of the french and indian war
Is Canada a Secret Dictatorship?
Canada looks like a secret dictatorship. The country's government was based on Britain's Parliamentary System but has come to resemble a totalitarian system.
secret dictatorship • parliamentary power • house of commons • prime minister's office • british north america act
Canada looks like a secret dictatorship. The country's government was based on Britain's Parliamentary System but has come to resemble a totalitarian system.
secret dictatorship • parliamentary power • house of commons • prime minister's office • british north america act
Maison George Etienne Cartier
One of the most interesting historic sites in Montreal is the Maison George Etienne Cartier. Cartier was one of the fathers of Confederation and this house depicts the life of a bourgeois in the mid eighteen hundreds.
confederation • upper and lower canada • george etienne cartier • maison cartier • cpr railway
One of the most interesting historic sites in Montreal is the Maison George Etienne Cartier. Cartier was one of the fathers of Confederation and this house depicts the life of a bourgeois in the mid eighteen hundreds.
confederation • upper and lower canada • george etienne cartier • maison cartier • cpr railway
Re-Visioning Louis Riel
Louis Riel is one man whose image has been re-visioned to celebrate his achievements. Riel brought Manitoba into Confederation as a province rather than as a colony in 1870. He is an important Canadian symbol that lets us measure the growth of our nation in the 115 years since he was hanged.
louis riel • red river resistance • north west saskatchewan rebellion • batoche • western alienation
Louis Riel is one man whose image has been re-visioned to celebrate his achievements. Riel brought Manitoba into Confederation as a province rather than as a colony in 1870. He is an important Canadian symbol that lets us measure the growth of our nation in the 115 years since he was hanged.
louis riel • red river resistance • north west saskatchewan rebellion • batoche • western alienation
Celebrating Canada's140th Birthday
Canada celebrates its 140th birthday on July 1st. But the birth of Confederation in 1867 was not a smooth and painless process. One province fought the BNA Act passage
canada day • celebrating canada's 140th birthday • confederation was pushed through without election • sir john a. macdonald "sweetened up the terms of t • john a. macdonald was knighted by queen victoria
Canada celebrates its 140th birthday on July 1st. But the birth of Confederation in 1867 was not a smooth and painless process. One province fought the BNA Act passage
canada day • celebrating canada's 140th birthday • confederation was pushed through without election • sir john a. macdonald "sweetened up the terms of t • john a. macdonald was knighted by queen victoria
Explorers of Canada, Part XXVII: David Thompson
Thompson searched for the Pacific only to get there four months after the American duo of Lewis and Clark.
canada • explorer • exploration • thompson • west
Thompson searched for the Pacific only to get there four months after the American duo of Lewis and Clark.
canada • explorer • exploration • thompson • west
John A. Macdonald
John A. Macdonald was Prime Minister of Canada nineteen years making him second only to Mackenzie King as the longest serving Prime Minister of Canada.
john a. macdonald • prime minister of canada • confederation • transcontinental railway • raoilroad
John A. Macdonald was Prime Minister of Canada nineteen years making him second only to Mackenzie King as the longest serving Prime Minister of Canada.
john a. macdonald • prime minister of canada • confederation • transcontinental railway • raoilroad
Land Speculation
The buying of tracts of low priced land, partially developing it and reselling for a profit is an American tradition, and explains a good deal about settlement patterns.
land speculation • land • speculation • america • colonial
The buying of tracts of low priced land, partially developing it and reselling for a profit is an American tradition, and explains a good deal about settlement patterns.
land speculation • land • speculation • america • colonial
The Hudson's Bay Company: Canada's Store
The 2nd of May, 1670, That is 330 years ago, Charles II, King of Great Britain, chartered a company of fur traders called the Hudson's Bay Company which would have monopoly of trading rights in the Hudson's Bay area.
canada • northwest passage • fur trading • hudson bay • company
The 2nd of May, 1670, That is 330 years ago, Charles II, King of Great Britain, chartered a company of fur traders called the Hudson's Bay Company which would have monopoly of trading rights in the Hudson's Bay area.
canada • northwest passage • fur trading • hudson bay • company
A Look at the Provinces, Part V: Ontario
This is the fifth article in the series. Ontario is the richest and most populous province in Canada and is Home to the federal capital. Situated between Manitoba and Quebec. It has an area of 412,582 square kilometres and has a population of 9,042,433 people. The Capital is Toronto. It was one of the founding provinces in 1867.
province • toronto • central canada
This is the fifth article in the series. Ontario is the richest and most populous province in Canada and is Home to the federal capital. Situated between Manitoba and Quebec. It has an area of 412,582 square kilometres and has a population of 9,042,433 people. The Capital is Toronto. It was one of the founding provinces in 1867.
province • toronto • central canada
Calverts Make Maryland a Unique Colony
Maryland's unique colonization by the Calverts began when The Ark and The Dove unloaded cargo and settlers in 1634.
calverts colonize maryland • maryland a unique colony • ships ark and dove • dr. john briscoe • john bowles
Maryland's unique colonization by the Calverts began when The Ark and The Dove unloaded cargo and settlers in 1634.
calverts colonize maryland • maryland a unique colony • ships ark and dove • dr. john briscoe • john bowles
Canada Day in London
Canada turns 140 this year. First Nations and Olympians kick off in the heart of London
canada day • london • canada day london • inuit • quebec
Canada turns 140 this year. First Nations and Olympians kick off in the heart of London
canada day • london • canada day london • inuit • quebec
Catholicism in Canada
Canada's most popular religion
canada • religion • catholic • pope • john paul ii
Canada's most popular religion
canada • religion • catholic • pope • john paul ii
Early American Counterfeiting
Where there is money, someone always seems to try to get it for nothing. Early colonial America was no exception.
counterfeiting colonial money • counterfeit wampum • indians cheated the colonists • first american mint • importing counterfeit coins
Where there is money, someone always seems to try to get it for nothing. Early colonial America was no exception.
counterfeiting colonial money • counterfeit wampum • indians cheated the colonists • first american mint • importing counterfeit coins
How The Scots Created Canada
Review of book How the Scots Created Canada by author Paul Cowan, Dragon Hill Publishing Inc. (2006) 239 pp.
scots in canada • scottish settlement in canada • book review scottish in canada • author paul cowan • scottish immigration
Review of book How the Scots Created Canada by author Paul Cowan, Dragon Hill Publishing Inc. (2006) 239 pp.
scots in canada • scottish settlement in canada • book review scottish in canada • author paul cowan • scottish immigration
Massachusetts On The Brink
Seeds of Unrest in Boston
boston • james otis • sam adams • john hancock • sugar
Seeds of Unrest in Boston
boston • james otis • sam adams • john hancock • sugar
Ohio Company; Proclamation of 1763
King George's arbitrary American line encouraged revolution for many who fought hard in the French and Indian war to secure a 500,000 acre land grant from King George II.
ohio company • proclamation of 1763 • french and indian war • indian territory • causes of the american revolution
King George's arbitrary American line encouraged revolution for many who fought hard in the French and Indian war to secure a 500,000 acre land grant from King George II.
ohio company • proclamation of 1763 • french and indian war • indian territory • causes of the american revolution
The First Federal Elections in Canada: 1867
Canadians have exercised their rights to vote since Confederation but in the 1800s, voting was a privilege. Few had opportunity to call out their choice in public
first elections in canada • sir john a macdonald • george brown • liberal party • conservative party
Canadians have exercised their rights to vote since Confederation but in the 1800s, voting was a privilege. Few had opportunity to call out their choice in public
first elections in canada • sir john a macdonald • george brown • liberal party • conservative party
The Stamp Act as a Cause of Revolution
Although the purpose of the 1765 Stamp Act was to raise revenue, the focus on the act was on shipping and trade and not revenues collected from other printed matter.
the stamp act and the coming of revolution • purpose of the stamp act • effects of the stamp act • focus of the stamp act • the stamp act united americans against britain
Although the purpose of the 1765 Stamp Act was to raise revenue, the focus on the act was on shipping and trade and not revenues collected from other printed matter.
the stamp act and the coming of revolution • purpose of the stamp act • effects of the stamp act • focus of the stamp act • the stamp act united americans against britain
The Three Pence Beaver
Designed by Sandford Fleming, the Three Pence Beaver was considered the first stamp of Canada, years before Confederation. Unique in its design, it set several firsts.
canadian history • designated as canada's first postage • the three pence beaver also made a couple of other • designed by the young sandford fleming • an engraving of a beaver
Designed by Sandford Fleming, the Three Pence Beaver was considered the first stamp of Canada, years before Confederation. Unique in its design, it set several firsts.
canadian history • designated as canada's first postage • the three pence beaver also made a couple of other • designed by the young sandford fleming • an engraving of a beaver
The Ultimate List of Canadian Lit Books 1-25
A countdown of the Most Important Books in Canadian Literature, from 1545 to 1948, as reported by the Literary Review of Canada
canadian literature books • list of best canadian books • canadian authors • best canadian authors • review of canada literature
A countdown of the Most Important Books in Canadian Literature, from 1545 to 1948, as reported by the Literary Review of Canada
canadian literature books • list of best canadian books • canadian authors • best canadian authors • review of canada literature
The United Empire Loyalists in Canadian History
The name, United Empire Loyalist is an honorific given to the British refugees from the American Revolution who resettled in British North America.
the united empire loyalists in canadian history • loyalists canadian history. canada and the afterma • canada american revolution • aftermath of the american revolution. the loyalist • the loyalists and the american revolution
The name, United Empire Loyalist is an honorific given to the British refugees from the American Revolution who resettled in British North America.
the united empire loyalists in canadian history • loyalists canadian history. canada and the afterma • canada american revolution • aftermath of the american revolution. the loyalist • the loyalists and the american revolution
Toronto Lighthouse Keeper John Paul Radelmüller
Was J.P. Radelmüller murdered on the 13th step of the Gibraltar Point lighthouse? No one may ever know how he died, but his life was fascinating.
john paul radelmüller • j.p. rademiller • gibraltar point lighthouse keeper • toronto island history • city of york history
Was J.P. Radelmüller murdered on the 13th step of the Gibraltar Point lighthouse? No one may ever know how he died, but his life was fascinating.
john paul radelmüller • j.p. rademiller • gibraltar point lighthouse keeper • toronto island history • city of york history
United States invades Canada !
The War of 1812 was perhaps one of the most important events that shaped modern Canada.
war of 1812 • tecumseh • brock • canada • united states
The War of 1812 was perhaps one of the most important events that shaped modern Canada.
war of 1812 • tecumseh • brock • canada • united states
A Season to Celebrate
Canada is by law and constitution a multicultural nation where the rights of all religions are protected equally. The application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms continues to evolve.
year 2000 • celebrate • multiculturalism • constitution act • charter of rights and freedoms
Canada is by law and constitution a multicultural nation where the rights of all religions are protected equally. The application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms continues to evolve.
year 2000 • celebrate • multiculturalism • constitution act • charter of rights and freedoms
Braddock's March on Fort Duquesne 1755
Although badly outnumbered, French defenders and their Indian allies mounted a desperate ambush that resulted in the first major British defeat in North America.
braddock's march on fort duquesne • edward braddock and the french and indian war • general braddock during the seven years' war • the braddock ambush at fort duquesne • george washington and general braddock
Although badly outnumbered, French defenders and their Indian allies mounted a desperate ambush that resulted in the first major British defeat in North America.
braddock's march on fort duquesne • edward braddock and the french and indian war • general braddock during the seven years' war • the braddock ambush at fort duquesne • george washington and general braddock
Canada Vs. U.S.A
Canada and US disputes and disagreements.
canada • us • international relations • conflict
Canada and US disputes and disagreements.
canada • us • international relations • conflict
Census History
There have been Censuses at least since the Roman Empire when it was necessary to collect taxes throughout the empire. Censuses in Canada are now made every five years. The last time was in 1996 and therefore this may is Census 2001.
census • canada • population • questionnaires • 2001
There have been Censuses at least since the Roman Empire when it was necessary to collect taxes throughout the empire. Censuses in Canada are now made every five years. The last time was in 1996 and therefore this may is Census 2001.
census • canada • population • questionnaires • 2001
Early American Recreation
Dog fighting, cockfighting, and a wide variety of sporting and gambling activities created escapes from the drudgery of daily living for American colonists.
colonial games and recreation • recreation in early america • cockfighting in colonial america • card games and board games in colonial america • seasonal colonial recreation
Dog fighting, cockfighting, and a wide variety of sporting and gambling activities created escapes from the drudgery of daily living for American colonists.
colonial games and recreation • recreation in early america • cockfighting in colonial america • card games and board games in colonial america • seasonal colonial recreation
How Well Do You Know The 1760s?
A trivia quiz to test your knowledge of the critically important decade which preceded America's War for Independence
adams • sam • otis • james • colonies
A trivia quiz to test your knowledge of the critically important decade which preceded America's War for Independence
adams • sam • otis • james • colonies
Ireland Park in Toronto
Ireland Park was established on June 21, 2007 to commemorate the immigrants who fled famine-ravaged Ireland and arrived on the shores of a young Toronto.
ireland park location • toronto park • toronto places to visit • toronto memorial • ontario history
Ireland Park was established on June 21, 2007 to commemorate the immigrants who fled famine-ravaged Ireland and arrived on the shores of a young Toronto.
ireland park location • toronto park • toronto places to visit • toronto memorial • ontario history
Montréal's Eighth Wonder of the World-The Victoria Bridge
Montréal's Victoria Bridge has often being described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. I am inclined to believe it is one of the most important events which shaped the future development of the city.
victoria bridge • st lawrence river • grand trunk railway • crystal palance • prince of wales
Montréal's Victoria Bridge has often being described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. I am inclined to believe it is one of the most important events which shaped the future development of the city.
victoria bridge • st lawrence river • grand trunk railway • crystal palance • prince of wales
Pierre Elliott Trudeau, 1919-2000
Pierre Elliott Trudeau among the most significant Canadians has died last week.
canada • trudeau • canadian • politics • liberal
Pierre Elliott Trudeau among the most significant Canadians has died last week.
canada • trudeau • canadian • politics • liberal
The Causes of the War of 1812
In 1812, while Canada was a colonial backwater, the British were engaged in a life-and-death struggle with Napoleon Bonaparte.
the causes of the war of 1812 • the second invasion of canada • canada napoleon • canada napoleonic war • canada war of 1812
In 1812, while Canada was a colonial backwater, the British were engaged in a life-and-death struggle with Napoleon Bonaparte.
the causes of the war of 1812 • the second invasion of canada • canada napoleon • canada napoleonic war • canada war of 1812
The Sugar Act of 1764 and Colonial Resistance
The 1764 Sugar Act was more than a revenue producing measure in that its various provisions attempted to reorganize colonial commercial and trade practices.
sugar act of 1764 • revenue act of 1764 • colonial response to the sugar act • causes of the american revolution • molasses act
The 1764 Sugar Act was more than a revenue producing measure in that its various provisions attempted to reorganize colonial commercial and trade practices.
sugar act of 1764 • revenue act of 1764 • colonial response to the sugar act • causes of the american revolution • molasses act
The Triple E Model of Senate Reform
An exploration of the Triple E model of Senate Reform.
triple e • senate • canada • prime minister • senators
An exploration of the Triple E model of Senate Reform.
triple e • senate • canada • prime minister • senators
What Does Quebec Want?
Now that the sovereignty movement may be heating up again, it is a good time to take a look at previous laws recognizing Quebec's distinctiveness
quebec • canadian politics • laws • canada • history
Now that the sovereignty movement may be heating up again, it is a good time to take a look at previous laws recognizing Quebec's distinctiveness
quebec • canadian politics • laws • canada • history
Canada at War: Part 1, the seven-year war and War of 1812
Canada (with NATO) is attacking Yugoslavia. Lets take a look at previous wars. Starting this week with Pre-modern Wars: War of 1812, where Canada beat the US, and the Seven Year War were the British invaded Canada
canada • war • war of 1812 • seven-year war • french and indian war
Canada (with NATO) is attacking Yugoslavia. Lets take a look at previous wars. Starting this week with Pre-modern Wars: War of 1812, where Canada beat the US, and the Seven Year War were the British invaded Canada
canada • war • war of 1812 • seven-year war • french and indian war
Irish Canadians
Its Saint-Patty's Day today! Got your Guinness? Anyway, to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland what better thing to do than what we did for St. Andrew's Day when we viewed Scottish-Canadian. So here lets look at Irish-Canadian history as well as Irish-born Canadians.
irish • canadians • st patrick • canada • ireland
Its Saint-Patty's Day today! Got your Guinness? Anyway, to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland what better thing to do than what we did for St. Andrew's Day when we viewed Scottish-Canadian. So here lets look at Irish-Canadian history as well as Irish-born Canadians.
irish • canadians • st patrick • canada • ireland
Pieces of Eight – Not Just Pirate Money
The Spanish silver dollar, or piece of eight, was legal tender in the United States until just before the Civil War.
pieces of eight • spanish milled dollar • peso • colonial money • silver dollar
The Spanish silver dollar, or piece of eight, was legal tender in the United States until just before the Civil War.
pieces of eight • spanish milled dollar • peso • colonial money • silver dollar
Scottish Canadians
In Honour of St. Andrews Day, Here are a bunch of Famous Scottish-born Canadians and a brief Scottish-Canadian history.
scottish • scot • canada • scotland • st andrew
In Honour of St. Andrews Day, Here are a bunch of Famous Scottish-born Canadians and a brief Scottish-Canadian history.
scottish • scot • canada • scotland • st andrew
The Governor General, Part I
The Governor General. He/She represents HRH the King or Queen of Canada
governor general • stanley • minto • aberdeen • dufferin
The Governor General. He/She represents HRH the King or Queen of Canada
governor general • stanley • minto • aberdeen • dufferin
Westward to Pennsylvania
German settlers made up one of the larger ethnic groups in Pennsylvania during the colonial period. Where did they come from and why did they leave their homes for a new, unknown world?
german • palatine • settler • colony • colonist
German settlers made up one of the larger ethnic groups in Pennsylvania during the colonial period. Where did they come from and why did they leave their homes for a new, unknown world?
german • palatine • settler • colony • colonist
Whatever Happened to the Pilgrims and Puritans?
The Pilgrims and Puritans greatly influenced New England culture. Their religious passion ebbed, and they became Congregationalists
puritanism in new england • puritan church in colonial america • puritan and pilgrim religious practices • evolution of puritanism into congregationalism • decline of religious intensity among the puritans
The Pilgrims and Puritans greatly influenced New England culture. Their religious passion ebbed, and they became Congregationalists
puritanism in new england • puritan church in colonial america • puritan and pilgrim religious practices • evolution of puritanism into congregationalism • decline of religious intensity among the puritans
Who Cares About The Stamp Act?
Three Reasons the 1765 Stamp Act Crisis Remains Relevant Today
stamp • act • taxation • taxes • founding
Three Reasons the 1765 Stamp Act Crisis Remains Relevant Today
stamp • act • taxation • taxes • founding
The Foundation of Europe's New World
A detailed piece about how integral the labor systems were to colonial America. Discussed are the three main sources of labor in what would become the United States: the American Indian, indentured servants, and African slaves.
slavery • indentured servitude • indentured servants • native americans • colonial america
A detailed piece about how integral the labor systems were to colonial America. Discussed are the three main sources of labor in what would become the United States: the American Indian, indentured servants, and African slaves.
slavery • indentured servitude • indentured servants • native americans • colonial america
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