J.M History 30 Map by Jerrett McDougall

Passchendaele, Zonnebeke, Belgium

jm699 — 2023-09-11 15:39:11 UTC

The Battle of Passchendaele was a historic battle during World War 1 which Canadians had majorly influenced in 1917. A huge part of Canadian history as this was one of the first successful battles that the Canadian Military would take part in.

Ottawa, ON

jm699 — 2023-09-11 15:47:46 UTC

Ottawa is important to Canadian history as it is the capital of Canada since 1857. Ottawa became the capital of Canada after the nation became a dominion of Great Britain.

Vimy, France

jm699 — 2023-09-11 15:51:28 UTC

Vimy Ridge is very important to Canadian history because it was the main battle of which Canadians took part in. This battle was important in history because it begin the movement of the allies allowing them to liberate Germany from Western Europe.

Quebec City Area, QC

jm699 — 2023-09-15 04:14:42 UTC

Quebec City is very significant to Canadian history as this was the first place where European settlers had permanently settled in Canada. This is important because a large population of people in Canada are somehow related to the European settlers migrating to Canada as those were their ancestors.

Hudson Bay, SK

jm699 — 2023-09-15 04:21:15 UTC

The Hudson's Bay Company is very important and significant in Canadian history for many reasons. The main reason being that it was the centre and first place of which both First Nations and European settlers would barter and trade in exchange for goods.

Plains of Abraham, Québec City, QC

jm699 — 2023-10-26 15:12:10 UTC

The battle that took place at the Plains of Abraham, near what is known as Quebec City today, was the final battle in the Seven Years' War. This place is important to history because it was the final battle grounds in which the French would have to surrender their colonies in Canada to the British empire.

London, UK

jm699 — 2023-10-26 15:23:50 UTC

The Royal Proclamation of 1763 was signed in London, Great Britain by King George III on October 7, 1763. This event in time has importance to Canadain history as it would mark the end of the French empire in North America.

PEI, Canada

jm699 — 2023-10-26 15:36:30 UTC

On August 10, 1755 the Acadian expulsion would have began, a time where French descendants known as Acadians at the time were expelled from Île Saint-Jean and Île Royale. This is important in history as one year later the French and the British would declare war on eachother, a result of the Seven Years' War.

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

jm699 — 2023-10-26 15:42:54 UTC

During the first wave of the Acadian expulsion, they were mostly migrated back to both continental based colonies such as those along the Atlantic and a majority of them would end up in Spanish controlled Louisiana, USA. This is important to history because the Acadians would lose their original religions and culture to learning the Spanish culture.

Ohio River, United States

jm699 — 2023-10-26 15:50:25 UTC

The Ohio River Valley, United States was what divided the French settlements from the British settlements in the earlier time of European colonization in North America. This is important to history because the Ohio River Valley was where most of the tension would happen between the French and British colonies in North America.

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

jm699 — 2023-10-26 21:27:23 UTC

The Seven Years' War battle that would involve the British and the French in the global scale conflict was the ambush of a small French force outside of what is now known today as Pittsburgh. This is important to history as this would mark the start of the largest scale conflict that the globe would have ever seen and is declared by some scientists and historians as the first world war,

Jamestown, VA, USA

jm699 — 2023-10-27 14:59:29 UTC

What is now known as Jamestown, Virginia today was the first British colony in North America as the British empire would expand and claim more territory across the globe. This is important to history because it would eventually lead to the British conquest for taking over North America up until the American Revolution.

New York, NY, USA

jm699 — 2023-10-27 15:04:11 UTC

After the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783, the Loyalists who were living in North America, specifically New York were forced to flee. This is important to history as it outlines how the two strongest empires at the time, being the French and British, would eventually be driven out of North America.

Paris, France

jm699 — 2023-10-27 15:07:38 UTC

The signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783 would not only mark the end of the American Revolution but would also mark the end of the British Empire in North America. This is important to history as the signing of the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783 would allow for the conflict in America to come to ease.

Memphis, FL, USA

jm699 — 2023-10-27 15:26:06 UTC

The Spanish who had been allied with the French during the Seven Years' War had also lost land after their defeat against the British, the Spanish however would only lose their settlements in Florida which spanned thinly across southern United States. This is important to history as it would mark the defeat of the French Empire and Spanish Empire as well as the major growth of the British Empire after their victory.

Batoche National Historic Site, Batoche, SK

jm699 — 2023-12-19 15:32:25 UTC

The Batoche National Historic Site is historically significant to Canada's history as it was the final battle taken place during the 1885 Metis Resistance. This of which was one of the many great historical battles that were to happen due to rebellions caused by First Nations people as a result of the government isolating the groups.

Charlottetown, PE

jm699 — 2023-12-20 15:25:55 UTC

Charlottetown, PEI is a historical place in Canadain history as it was the founding city where the Canadian Confederation was signed in 1867. This is historically significant to Canadian history as the Confederation of Canada would prevent American Annexation of the colonies.

Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London, UK

jm699 — 2023-12-20 15:36:10 UTC

This place is important to Canadian history, primarily because the most influential Mother of Confederation, being Queen Victoria, was born here. She was historically significant to the Confederation of Canada as she was the one who passed the 1867 British North America Act which was what gave birth to Canadian Confederation.

Canadian Pacific Railway - Golden South Yard, 9 Avenue South, Golden, BC

jm699 — 2023-12-20 15:41:00 UTC

The construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, specifically in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, is historically significant as it enshrines the use of cheap Chinese labour. This was a result of the Canadian governmnet essentially allowing for Chinese people to immigrate into Canada as well as giving them a so called job opporutnity which turned out to be a form of slavery.

Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, Provincial Trunk Highway 9, Saint Andrews, MB

jm699 — 2024-01-05 15:16:43 UTC

Lower Fort Garry, Manitoba was the birth place of the first of the eleven treaties that would be signed across Canada. The signage of this treaty between the First Nations people and the Canadian Government happened on August 3, 1871.

Dauphin River, MB

jm699 — 2024-01-05 15:32:58 UTC

Near Dauphin River, Manitoba, specifically located at the Manitboa House Fur Trading Post, was the location in which Treaty 2 would be signed. The date in which this important treaty was signed was on August 21, 1871. Similar to Treaty 1, the main groups of First Nations people involved in thge signage of this Treaty were the Ojibwe and the Swampy Cree.

Lac Seul, ON

jm699 — 2024-01-05 15:48:06 UTC

Lac Seul, Ontario is the home and birthplace of Treaty 3 which was signed on October 3, 1873. Similar to the first two treaties, the Ojibwe First Nations people were involved in the signage.

Fort Qu'Appelle, SK

jm699 — 2024-01-05 15:53:08 UTC

Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan is a historically important place in Canadian history as it is the site in which Treaty 4 was signed on September 15, 1874.

Berens River, MB

jm699 — 2024-01-08 15:09:31 UTC

Beren's River, Manitoba was the signing place for Treaty 5 or better known as the Winnipeg Treaty. This Treaty was signed on September 20, 1875 and is specifically unique to Canadian history as the treaty commissioner was specifically focusing on regional bands rather than a large surface area.

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

jm699 — 2024-01-08 15:13:40 UTC

Treaty 6 was negotiated at three different places at the time, those being Fort Carlton, Duck lake which was not a part of the Fort Carlton Provincial Park at the time, and Fort Pitt. The Treaty was however agreed upon to be signed at Fort Carlton on August 23, 1876.

Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, Wheatland County, AB

jm699 — 2024-01-08 15:25:26 UTC

The Blackfoot Crossing that is situated near the Bow River in Alberta was the signing grounds for Treaty 7 and was signed September 22, 1877.

Lesser Slave Lake, Alberta

jm699 — 2024-01-08 15:27:32 UTC

Lesser Slave Lake, Alberta was the place in which Treaty 8 was signed, this treaty was unique primarily because the Treaty commissioners had made decision based on adhesions at all of the trading posts rather than negotiating other treaties. This treaty was signed on June 21, 1899 meaning that there was almost a 22 year gap between Treaty 7 and Treaty 8.

James Bay, Manitoulin District, ON

jm699 — 2024-01-08 15:51:21 UTC

Treaty 9, or better known as the James Bay Treaty was negotiated in both Hudson Bay and James Bay. Later on November 6, 1905 the Treaty was signed in James Bay, Ontario.

Lac La Loche, Saskatchewan

jm699 — 2024-01-09 15:38:26 UTC

Lac La Loche was the place in which the Canadian government and the First Nations people would sign Treaty 10 and was signed on November 7, 1906.

Tulita, NT

jm699 — 2024-01-09 15:48:57 UTC

Fort Norman, or better known as Tulita, Northwest Territories was the signing grounds for Treaty 11 in Canada, and was initially signed on July 15, 1921 and would be finally published on August 22, 1921.

Regina, SK

jm699 — 2024-01-10 15:33:38 UTC

The leader of the Red River Resistance, Louis Riel was an important individual in Canadian history because he had fought for the rights of the Metis people along with their land. Regina, Saskatchewan is a significant place in history because this was where Louis Riel would be sentenced to death by hanging due to high treason on November 16, 1885.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

jm699 — 2024-01-10 15:48:21 UTC

On July 15, 1870 Manitoba would join Canada as a new province making it the fifth in Canadian history. This is significant to Canadian history as it relates back to how Louis Riel had tried to protect Metis rights by founding a province in Canada.

Vancouver, BC

jm699 — 2024-01-10 15:50:29 UTC

On July 25, 1871 British Columbia would also join Canada as a new province, seeing as it would benefit both the East and the West of Canada due to linking the Canadian provinces with the Canadian Pacific Railway. The city of Vancouver however, which is the capital of British Columbia today, was not founded until later on April 6, 1886.

Red River Settlement Poles 1817 Memorial, West Pine Ridge, MB

jm699 — 2024-01-17 15:56:26 UTC

The Red River Settlement is an important place in Canadian history because it was where Gabriel Dumont was born. A very important leader when it came to the Red River Resistance between the Metis people and the government.

Craigellachie, BC

jm699 — 2024-01-18 15:28:13 UTC

The small village of Craigellachie, British Columbia is an important place in Canadian history because it was where the last railway spike was driven for the Canadian Pacific Railway on November 7, 1885.

Parliament of Canada, Ottawa, ON

jm699 — 2024-01-18 15:36:23 UTC

The capital of Canada better known as Ottawa is an important place in history not just because of the city being place of which all government related things were discussed at a national level but as well as the place in which the Indian Act was founded. On April 12, 1876 the Indian Act was passed in Canada and is an important time in history because it still affects Canada today.

Dunkirk, France

jm699 — 2024-01-19 15:24:47 UTC

Dunkirk, France is an important to Canadian history as French-Canadian spys behind German lines committed to Operation Bonaparte. An operation which would allow for the evacuation of allying soldiers that are hiding behind enemy lines to prevent being captured by the Nazi's.

Normandy Beach, France

jm699 — 2024-01-19 15:40:19 UTC

On June 6, 1944 Operation D-Day is one of the most pivotal battles in world history and is a part of Canadian history as well. On the first day alone over 1000 Canadian soldiers alone had died out of the 4400 deaths of all alied soldiers, making Canadian casualties nearly a quarter of all allied deaths. This battle is pivotal to world history as it would allow for the allies to begin a 2 front war against the Nazi's making it much easier to liberate Europe.

Thunder Bay, ON

jm699 — 2024-01-22 20:58:37 UTC

Fort William or better known as Thunder Bay, Ontario is an extremely important place in Canadian history because of the history behind a plane named the Hurricane which was used by the allied forces in WW2. The main reason as to why this plane and small town are important in history is because it would mark a moment in history where women would invent something that has relevance at a global scale.

Vancouver, BC

jm699 — 2024-01-22 21:04:23 UTC

Vancouver is important to Canadian history especially in WW2 because the city had the largest drydock in Canada which is responsible for the production of approximately 400 ships.

National Research Council of Canada, Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON

jm699 — 2024-01-22 21:13:43 UTC

Without the development of the National Research Council of Canada, the allying forces would have been reduced to shreds because of the large warfare advancements Germany had made since WW2. The biggest invention that the NRC had come up with is radar which was crucial to predicting and preventing enemy naval attacks.

University of Saskatchewan, Administration Place, Saskatoon, SK

jm699 — 2024-01-22 21:28:51 UTC

The University of Saskatchewan is an important University in Canadian history because along with the help of scientists in Ottawa, they were able to come up with the "Fairway Crested Wheat Grass" which is a form of wheat which allowed for farmers to plant crop during the Great Depression. This invention was revolutionary because during the time of the Great Depression farmers had experienced extreme drought for many years.

Montréal, QC

jm699 — 2024-01-22 21:39:28 UTC

Montreal was the only city or place in Canada that was not affected by prohibition, which is what made alcohol illegal in Canada during the 1920's.

Winnipeg, MB

jm699 — 2024-01-22 21:51:01 UTC

Winnipeg, Manitoba became a huge part of Canadian history because there was a general strike that happened which had lasted over a month in 1919. This grew speculations of the community leaning towards a supposed communist revolution which had happened in Russia causing a large amount of fear across the nation.

English Channel, United Kingdom

jm699 — 2024-01-23 03:45:47 UTC

The Battle of Britain was one of the most gruesome aviated based battle in World History during WW2. This battle was between the British air force which is better known as the Royal Air Force and the German air force which is better known as the Luftwaffe. This battle is important to Canadian history not only because Canada aided Britain in producing aircrafts but they also fought alongside the RAF and were better known as the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Warsaw, Poland

jm699 — 2024-01-23 03:51:47 UTC

Poland is an important aspect to remember when it comes to WW2 and its importance in Canadian history as it was the first country to be invaded by Nazi Germany which had sparked the allies attention and declaring war on September 1, 1939. This is important in Canadian history because Canada would become a part of this conflict and would contribute to the allied victory over the enemies.