History 30 Padlet by Luca Prystupa

Batoche National Historic Site, Batoche, SK

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Batoche is the location of the last major battle during the 1885 Metis Resistance. Batoche is a symbol of Metis resistance to settlement and a place where

Vimy, France

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The battle of Vimy Ridge was important to Canada as a nation as this battle had practically birthed Canada as a Nation. This battle had also signified Canada's way of making war as Canadian troops made up the majority of the troops fighting there. This battle was important to Canada as it shaped Canada as a nation and defined Canada's way of making war.

Fort Garry, Winnipeg, MB

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Treaties provided both a legal and political basis for the First Nations and the Crown to share land and resources, rather than being subject to the control by the Crown.

Brandon, MB

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Ontario P0X, Canada

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Fort Qu'Appelle, SK

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Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park, Saskatchewan 212, Duck Lake, SK

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Bow River, Alberta

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Slave Lake, AB

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Bay of Fundy

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The Bay of Fundy was the site of the initial deportation efforts of the Acadians in 1755. At this time Acadians were removed from their homes and forced to move to various different British American colonies. Many families were separated and many Acadians died while being forced to deport from the Bay of Fundy.

Ottawa, ON

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Ottawa was deemed the capital of Canada in 1867. Ottawa became capital because of its strategic location. Queen Victoria selected Ottawa to become capital in 1857 because it was on the border between Ontario and Quebec, the two most populated provinces at that time. Ottawa also had the ability to serve as a compromise between English and French Canadians.

Honfleur, France

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Honfleur, France is where Champlain had originally set sail on his journey to what is now Canada. He sailed from Honfleur in 1603, and as well as in 1608 when he established Quebec. Throughout his several expeditions to New France he always sailed from Honfleur, France.

Tadoussac, QC

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On Champlain's first sail from Honfleur, France he first arrived at what is known today as a Canada. On Champlain's first trip to New France he wasn't the only one on the ship, he was accompanied by St. Malo merchant Grave du Pont. Champlain's initial landing in New France was at Tadoussac, which at the time was a well-established fur trading post on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River.

Québec City, QC

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Quebec City, founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, Quebec City became a crucial settlement for the French North Americans. Quebec City was the site for Champlain's first permanent French settlement in North America. Quebec City also served as the hub for the fur trade and a base with further exploration.

Gulf of St Lawrence

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The Gulf of St. Lawrence served as a vital waterway for Champlain because of exploration, trade, and settlement. The Gulf provided a navigable route into the heart of North America which allowed Champlain to explore and establish settlements further inland. The Gulf and St. Lawrence River were both the main arteries for the fur trades, a cornerstone of the French colonial economy.

Buckingham Palace, London, UK

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The British North America Act signed by Queen Victoria in 1867, was signed in the Buckingham Palace in London. The British North America Act established the Dominion of Canada as a federal state with a parliamentary system. This act is important as it is the foundational document of Canadian Confederation that united a nation on July 1, 1867.

Annapolis Royal, NS

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In 1605 Champlain helped establish a settlement in Port-Royal, Acadia, as part of Pierre Dugua de Mons’ colonization efforts. This was one of the earliest French Settlements in North America. At this time Champlain had no position of command at the Acadian settlement at Annapolis Royal as at the time he was a cartographer, tasked with searching the coast for an ideal location for settlement.

Ottawa River

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Champlain explored the Ottawa River which had eventually led him to Georgian Bay and Lake Nipissing. This exploration opened up new trade routes for Champlain, into the interior, and facilitated trade with Indigenous groups. Champlain’s exploitations along the Ottawa River allowed him to collect more information about Nee France’s landscape features and create accurate maps of the region, contributing to the understanding of North America’s geography.

Lake Champlain

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Lake Champlain, discovered by Samuel de Champlain, is located on the border of what is now known as Vermont and New York, and reaches into lower Quebec, Canada through the Richelieu River. This lake was an important waterway for exploration and later became a useful waterway for trades with the United States. The lake not only served as a crucial trade transportation route but also a warfare transportation route for both the French and British during the colonial era, later for the United States.

Start of Canadian Pacific Railway

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The construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway began in earnest 1878. The purpose of this railway was to physically and economically unite the newly formed nation of Canada, specifically by connecting the western and eastern territories. The railway was being built by a diverse work force that included thousands of Chinese laborers, European workers, and various contractors.

End of canadian Pacific Railway

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The Canadian Pacific Railway was completed on November 7, 1885, the last spike being driven in at Craigellachie, British Columbia. The first train with passengers to voyage the track was not until July 4, 1886, almost 8 months after the railway was completed. The railway was a key part of the National Policy to unite Canada and was crucial for the settlement and development of Western Canada.

Last residential school in Canada

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The last federally-funded residential school in Canada was closed in 1997 in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. The school originally opened in 1985, by 1997 the school closed marking the end of the residential school system in Canada, and in 2019 the school was officially recognized as a residential school. Previously this school was labeled as a hall but following the court ruling in 2019 it became the last residential school in Canada.

Prince Edward Island

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Prince Edward Island joined the confederation on July 1, 1873. Upon joining the confederation, Prince Edward Island decided that securing favorable terms with Canada was their best choice after previously declining the offer to join in an earlier year. Prince Edward Island had initially refused to join the confederation as they would have preferred to remain a British colony or possibly becoming a dominion or joining the United States.

Nova Scotia

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Nova Scotia joined the confederation on July 1, 1867, the same time as New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario. Nova Scotia joined confederation in 1867, hoping to gain security, economic advantages, and a stronger federal government. With joining the confederation, Nova Scotia offered its resources which included fisheries, timber, and coal. Nova Scotia also had the strategic port of Halifax to offer to the confederation.

New Brunswick

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New Brunswick joined the confederation on july 1, 1867, along with Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia. New Brunswick joined the confederation primarily due to a combination of economic, political, and security concerns. new Brunswick sought after the construction of an intercolonial railway which would be able to connect them to other colonies, including the United States, to boost trade and economic development.

Québec

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Quebec joined the confederation on July 1, 1867, alongside Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Quebec primarily joined confederation to safeguard French Canadian interests and culture within a larger political structure. Quebec also was seeking economic stability within the confederation. Quebec offered a vision for a unified country, particularly highlighting the benefits of broader markets and a railway connecting all the colonies.

Ontario

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Louis Riel death location

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Louis Riel was born on October 22, 1844, and passed away on November 16, 1885 in Regina. In his time on earth he led two resistance movements against the Canadian government in defense of the Metis. Louis Riel was a prominent figure in Canadian history due to his leadership in the Red River Resistance and the subsequent establishment of Manitoba as a province.

Louis Riel fleeing location

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In late 1879, Louis Riel fled to Montana after leaving the Turtle Mountain Metis community. Riel initially fled to the United States in 1870 to escape arrest and possible execution for his role in the Red River Resistance. He feared retribution from a Canadian military expedition that was led by Colonel Wolseley, which was sent to the Red River settlement.

Saskatchewan

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Saskatchewan officially joined the confederation on September 1, 1905, alongside Alberta. Saskatchewan primarily joined confederation due to the fact that the population of the region, which was previously part of the North-west Territories, had grown significantly, therefore desiring greater self-governance and control over their affairs. Saskatchewan offered vast agricultural land and resources, contributing to the economic growth and territorial expansion.

Alberta

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Alberta joined confederation alongside Saskatchewan on September 1, 1905. Like Saskatchewan, Alberta became significantly populated and economic development driven by industries such as farming, logging, and mining, which resulted in them joining the confederation. Alberta offered a vast, largely unpopulated territory that could be developed to support a growing nation.

Signing of Indian Act

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The Indian Act was signed into law on April 12, 1876 in Ottawa, Ontario. The Indian Act was passed by the parliament of Canada and received royal assent on April 12, 1876, under a Liberal government headed by Prime Minister Alexander McKenzie. The Indian Act is a Canadian law that outlines how the federal government manages First Nations peoples and reserves.

Komagata Maru departing location

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The komagata maru departed from Hong Kong on April 4, 1914. The ship was carrying roughly 376 people as the passengers were primarily made up of Sikh, Muslim, and Hindu faiths. The ship was headed for Vancouver Canada, which traveling by boat would have taken somewhere around 2 months.

Komagata Maru arriving location

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The komagata maru arrived in Vancouver on May 23, 1914, after almost 2 months of traveling. Upon reaching Vancouver passengers were shocked to find out that they were denied entry into Canada sue to Canada's discriminatory immigration laws, more specifically the "continuous journey regulation". After 2 months of being anchored in Burrard Inlet, and a failed legal challenge, the ship was escorted out of Canadian waters by the Canadian navy on July 23, 1914, the ship then returned to India.

location of first residential school in canada

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The first residential school in Canada was the Mohawk Institute Residential School, which opened in 1831. The school was located on the Six Nations of the Grand River reserve near Brantford, Ontario. Initially the school opened as a day school for boys in 1828, and four years later in 1831 the school began accepting boarding students and female students.

Passchendaele, Zonnebeke, Belgium

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The battle of Passchendaele took place from July 31 to November 6, 1917, in the first world war. The Canadians joined this battle in early October and launched their biggest attack on October 26, 1917. The Canadians who had just had great success at Vimy Ridge came into this battle with great confidence, well-training, and well rested.

Somme, France

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The battle of Somme took place from July 1 to November 18, 1916, during world war one. the Canadians joined this battle in late August 1916, shifting from Belgium to the Somme front near the village of courcelette. Unlike the battles at Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele, the battle of Somme is not generally considered a success due to the immense casualties and limited strategic objectives achieved.

Battle of the Atlantic

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The Battle of the Atlantic was a continuous operation beginning in September 1939 until Germany's surrender in May 1945. Canada formally entered the Battle of the Atlantic in September 1939, after declaring war on Germany on September 10. The battle was an overall success for the allied forces as the victory was a strategic turning point, as it secured vital supply lines and allowed the Allies to build up forces for the eventual invasion of Europe.

Location of the Latimer killing

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In the morning of October 24, 1993, in small town Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Robert killed his heavily disabled daughter, Tracy, out of love. This killing was talked about all over canada at the time, people arguing about whether or not what he did was right or was wrong. The case was brought to the attention of some members of parliament who then began to push for some changes in the law that would change the justice system to consider the motives of the convicted person before sentencing.

Charlottetown Airport, Maple Hills Avenue, Charlottetown, PE

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On September 11, 2001 the 9/11 attacks on the world trade centre took place. Due to these attacks any planes that were in the air at the same time of these attacks were forced to land at closest available airport with all air travel being restricted until further notice. Many planes were forced to land at the Charlottetown airport and left with no place to stay besides the small airport or nearby towns with the townspeople until the air travel restrictions were lifted.

First case of covid-19 in Canada

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On January 25, 2020 the very first case of covid-19 was discovered in Canada here. The name of the patient still remains disclosed to this day, the only information listed in the article is that it was a 56 year old man who originally came to the hospital for a dry cough and fever. Previously to this trip to the hospital the man and his wife had taken a trip to China and had just returned a few days prior to this hospital trip.

Ukraine

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In total, Canada has committed somewhere over $19.7 billion dollars in assistance to Ukraine. This money started going to Ukraine in early February of 2022 when Russia launched their full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Although Canada has not sent troops overseas to help fight alongside Ukraine in this war between Russia and Ukraine, however they do financially support Ukraine during these battles.

Edmontains biggest mass-murder

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On December 29, 2014, Edmontain seen their worst mass murder in history. This biggest mass-murder in Edmontain title belonged to a man, 53-year-old, Phulam, unalives his ex-wife and six relatives. Phulam had taken his own life as well as the lives of 7 other humans living their own lives.

Deadliest shooting in Canada

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Throughout multiple different locations in Nova Scotia, Canada had experienced its deadliest shooting in the history of Canada. On April 18, 2020, A man using illegal firearms and fire, set fire at 16 locations in Nova Scotia. The man killed 13 people with firearms and 9 with the fires, he caused 22 casualties, however the tragic event ended with 23 casualties after the man was shot and killed here in Enfield, Nova Scotia.

Saskatchewan's biggest killing

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On September 4, 2022, 28 people were stabbed, ten of those stabbings resulted in casualties. These stabbings took place across 13 locations at the James Smith Cree Nation. The perpetrator, Myles Sanderson, was apprehended on September 7, 2022 near Rosthern, Saskatchewan and died later due to a cocaine overdose.

Shell Lake Murders

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On August 15, 1967 Victor Hoffman entered the Petersons' farm armed with a firearm. Victor Hoffman proceeded to break into the house and shoot all but one member of the family in that house, he fired 28 shots, 27 found a target leaving 9 dead. Victor Hoffman was arrested by the RCMP without resistance on August 19, 1967, he was found at his parents home in Leask.

Ecole polytechnique massacre

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On December 6, 1989, Marc Lepine killed 14 women and injured 10 other women and 4 men. Marc Lepine took his own life after these attacks which resulted in the total number of casualties from this massacre being 15. The attacks lasted for 20 minutes in total and at the time was the deadliest mass shooting in Canadian history at the time.