PM History 30 Map by Parker McDowell

Signing of Treaty 4

pm650 — 2023-09-11 15:37:46 UTC

Fort Qu'Appelle is important in Canadian history because it is where the signing of Treaty 4 happened. This being signed helped establish a new relationship between the Indigenous people and the Canadian government.

Battle of Vimy Ridge

pm650 — 2023-09-11 15:46:30 UTC

The battle of Vimy Ridge was very important in Canadian history because it was a significant moment of unity and achievement for Canada during World War I. Canada showcased the bravery and determination of the Canadian soldiers. The battle is seen as a symbol of Canadian identity and national pride.

Capital of Canada

pm650 — 2023-09-11 15:48:54 UTC

Ottawa, Ontario is the capital city of Canada and the seat of the federal government. It is the place where important decisions and policies are made that impact the entire country.

Moose Jaw Tunnels

pm650 — 2023-09-11 15:52:55 UTC

The Moosejaw tunnels were used for bootlegging and smuggling during the 1920s. This at the time made Moose Jaw a key hub for Illegal activities.

Capital City of Saskatchewan

pm650 — 2023-09-19 01:20:17 UTC

Regina is the capital city of Saskatchewan, Canada. It officially became the capital in the year 1906.

Acadians are deported from Canada throughout North America

pm650 — 2023-10-26 15:10:50 UTC

Acadians refused to sign an oath of allegiance to Britain. the British Crown as well as Canada saw this as disloyalty to the crown. British Lieutenant Governor, Charles Lawrence, as well as the Novia Scotia Council, decided to deport the Acadians. New Orleans was a place where many of the Acadian families and individuals were sent to. It is an important part of Canadian history as it had a significant impact on the Acadian people and shaped the cultural landscape of Canada. It is a part of history that reminds us of the resilience and struggle of the Acadian community.

War in the Ohio River

pm650 — 2023-10-26 15:21:12 UTC

The war between the French and British in the Ohio Valley was due to provinces wanting control of the valuable fur trade in the region. At this time, the Fur Trade was really big and everyone was trying to get the best land for hunting possible. Along with that, they were looking for locations where they would be able to trade easily.

The Battle of Quebec

pm650 — 2023-10-26 15:23:39 UTC

The Plains of Abraham was the location of the Battle of Quebec. This battle took place during the Seven Years War between the British defence and the American Army.

Major Trade Within Canada

pm650 — 2023-10-26 15:28:47 UTC

Trade was very important in the late 1800s and early 1900s throughout Canada. Montreal served as a major trading hub and a gateway to the interior of North America. It played a major role in getting supplies to different provinces and areas within Canada.

Expulsion of Acadians

pm650 — 2023-10-26 15:31:11 UTC

Halifax was a key area where the British authorities carried out the expulsion of the Acadian population.

Fur Trade Around the St. Lawrence River

pm650 — 2023-10-26 15:37:02 UTC

Key location for the fur trade and transporting Indigenous peoples from their homes.

Signing of the Treaty of Paris

pm650 — 2023-10-26 15:38:36 UTC

The Treaty of Paris was signed in Paris and it marked the end of the Seven Years War

The Royal Proclamation

pm650 — 2023-10-26 15:40:33 UTC

The Royal Proclamation of 1763 was signed in London, UK. It laid the foundation for Indigenous rights and land claims.

Controlling the Great Lakes Region

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Fort Niagara played a crucial role in controlling the Great Lakes Region during the Seven Years War

Major French Fortresses Throughout the 7 Years War

pm650 — 2023-10-26 15:46:25 UTC

Louisbourg was a major french fortress during the Seven Years War

The Battle of Batoche

pm650 — 2023-12-19 15:52:03 UTC

The battle of Batoche took place here and it is significant in Canadian history as it marked the final battle of the North-West Resistance. This conflict helps us remember and learn from our history to understand the struggles that the Indigenous peoples of Canada had to endure.

Charlottetown Conference

pm650 — 2023-12-20 15:26:38 UTC

Charlottetown is significant as it was where the Charlottetown conference was held. This is still very significant today as it laid the groundwork for the Confederation of Canada. Leaders of different provinces came together the discuss the possibility of coming together as one nation. Eventually, all the provinces joined and created what is now Canada.

Treaty 2

pm650 — 2024-01-04 15:47:00 UTC

In 1871 Lake Manitoba was where the signing of Treaty 2 took place. The crown wanted to sign this treaty because it wanted access to the land for the construction of the railway. The government would provide a one-time payment of $3 and an annual bonus of $15 to each family of 5 or more. Along with that, it would provide education to the Indigenous peoples.

Treaty 1

pm650 — 2024-01-04 15:50:55 UTC

Lower Fort Garry is where the signing of Treaty 1 took place in the year 1871. Indigenous people were promised reserve land, hunting land, education, and more. Each man, woman, and child were to be given a gratuity, or one-time payment, of three dollars, and a yearly annuity of $15 per family of five.

Treaty 3

pm650 — 2024-01-04 15:55:14 UTC

Treaty 3 was signed in the Northwest Angle of Lake of the Woods in the year 1873. There was to be a 55 000 square mile share between the Anishinaabe and the Crown. Along with that, it would give access to hunting, fishing, and resources on reserve land to the Indigenous peoples.

Treaty 5

pm650 — 2024-01-05 15:51:37 UTC

The Norway House is where the signing of Treaty 5 took place in 1875. Treaty 5 was very similar to Treaty 1 and 2 as it managed land agreements, although in Treaty 5 they were not granted as much land as the others. The Indigenous peoples were promised ammunition, twine, annuities, resource access, reserved land, and agricultural support.

WWII Takes a Turn

pm650 — 2024-01-19 15:51:48 UTC

June 6, 1944, was the start of one of the most important battles of the war. Canada landed on Juno Beach and fought against the German soldiers. Canada's troops were eventually able to make it past the German lines, but through the process lost over 1000 people. Canada was then able to push forward into two surrounding nations, Belgium and Holland, that were under the German army's control. Canada was able to liberate Holland and free the people of the nation. This is significant as this effort created a new relationship between Canada and Holland, as well as turned the war in favour of the Allies.

Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

pm650 — 2024-01-19 15:55:31 UTC

Thunder Bay Ontario, was one of the most important locations in WWII for one main reason. In Thunder Bay, Elsie MacGill was tasked with modular designs of new aircraft. These aircraft saved Britain in the Battle of Britain and helped the Allied forces move forward in the War. The hard work and dedication of Elsie and her crew helped strengthen the Allied forces, giving them a better chance at success as well as helping form better relationships with other nations. Elsie MacGill and her crew will never never be forgotten for their hard work and dedication.

The Creation of Fairway Crested Wheatgrass

pm650 — 2024-01-23 15:18:48 UTC

During the great depression, a drought hit Canada like no other, and the price of wheat skyrocketed. The land was dried out and farmers were having a tough time making it through the year. In Ottawa, people created "Fairway Crested Wheatgrass." This allowed farmers to plant and grow wheat again, helping save many lives and helping with agriculture throughout Canada. This is significant as it helped many Canadian citizens nationwide start to turn things around during the great depression as well as carry on into the future of agriculture.

Vancouvers Role in Strengthening the Navy

pm650 — 2024-01-23 15:24:56 UTC

Vancouver, British Columbia played a major role in WWII. Vancouver was responsible for building the military and navy their boats and ships which were very important throughout the war. Thousands of people including helped with these different projects, including over 1000 women. The Navy went from 6 to 400 warships throughout the war, and each was very important in the Allies' victory.

Komagata Maru and the law of Continuous Passage

pm650 — 2024-01-23 15:34:31 UTC

In the year 1914, the Komagata Maru made its way from South Asia to Vancouver Canada with nearly 400 passengers on board. Once arriving in Vancouver, the passengers on board were denied entrance into British Columbia due to them not abiding by the law of continuous passage. The continuous passage law stated that any ship that was traveling from outside North America would be denied access if they made one or more stops throughout their journey. The passengers sat on the boat just off of shore for two months, before being forced to go back to South Asia. This is an important event in history to remember as it represents a significant moment of racial discrimination and immigration policy within Canada.

Battle of Britain

pm650 — 2024-01-23 15:43:38 UTC

The Battle of Britain took place all over Britain, but specifically in the airs of England and the English Channel. This Battle went from July to October 1940 and was a major part of the war. Canadians were very important as they helped supply the British Air Force with new fighter planes, as well as their Aizrforce to help in the battle. This is significant as many historians agree that if this Battle was not won, the war may have ended a different way.

Treaty 4

pm650 — 2024-01-25 17:29:53 UTC

Treaty 4 was signed in Fort Qu'Appelle because the Crown wanted the Continental Railroad to run through Saskatchewan, or more specifically what is now Moose Jaw, Regina, and Swiftcurrent. The First Nations signed this Treaty because they wanted to protect the resources and wild life within this area.

Treaty 6

pm650 — 2024-01-25 17:34:46 UTC

Treaty 6 was signed in Fort Pitt Saskatchewan between the Crown and Bands of the Cree and Stoney peoples. They were promised a square mile of land for every 5 people within a family, an immediate $12 for each person, and an additional $5 annually.

Treaty 7

pm650 — 2024-01-25 17:36:44 UTC

Treaty 7 was signed at the Blackfoot Crossing in Alberta. Again, this was a treaty the Crown wanted to have signed so they could build the railway through this area. The Indigenous peoples were promised annual provisions and funds, as well as trapping and hunting rights on the land that the Crown would own.

Treaty 8

pm650 — 2024-01-25 17:37:58 UTC

Treaty 8 was signed at Lesser Slave Lake in Alberta. Indigenous peoples were promised land, hunting rights, economical support, and land for burial sites.

Treay 9

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Treaty 9 was signed in Ottawa Ontario. The Crown did not want interference with the men who were sent to survay the land, hunt, or anthing else. The First Nations peoples were promised hunting land, fishing rights, and reserve land.

Treaty 10

pm650 — 2024-01-25 17:42:06 UTC

Treaty 10 was signed at Lac La Loche in Saskatchewan. First Nations peoples were promised reserved land, hunting, fishing, and trapping rights, farming supplies, as well as annual payments. The First Nations people would only get this if they handed over their land that was previously being occupied.

Treaty 11

pm650 — 2024-01-25 17:45:24 UTC

Treaty 11 was signed in Tulita between various bands and the crown. The signing was complicated due to the death of Treaty Commissioner Henry Anthony. Once signed, the Indigenous peoples were promised hunting, fishing, and trapping rights, as well as reserves and annual payments.

Operation Husky

pm650 — 2024-01-25 17:49:08 UTC

The battle of Sicily, or Operation Husky, saw Allied Forces land on Southern and South-Eastern coasts. The Allies used naval, land, and aerial assaults to take over the city. The allies caused forces within Sicily to believe that Greece was going to be attacked next, diverting defenses away from Sicily. They did this by using a corpse with fake documents landing on Sicily's shores. It's believed that the Loyal Edmonton Regiment committed war crimes after this battle by executing German POWs.

Capital of Alberta is Declared

pm650 — 2024-01-25 17:51:56 UTC

Following Edmonton finally became a province within Canada alongside Saskatchewan by Prime Minister Laurier in 1905. Edmonton, was shortly after named the province capital, with Regina becoming Saskatchewan's capital. This is significant as these two provinces being created largened Canada. It is also important to me because that is where my family and I have lived our whole lives.

Bootlegging within Canada

pm650 — 2024-01-25 17:54:57 UTC

In the early 1920's prohibition and the selling of alcohol becoming illegal in every province except Quebec, led to major negatives within the province. Bootlegging and the illegal selling of alcohol became prevalent following prohibition and along with that, there were people in law enforcement who became dirty.

The Battle of Scheldt

pm650 — 2024-01-25 17:57:44 UTC

Following D-Day a conflict that is now called the Battle of Scheldt took place. It was between the the Allies and the Germans. The plan was to take control of the river, so they would be able to ship supplies and anything needed throughout Europe. This ended in the fall of 1944 with the first Canadian army ending the conflict. This effected the war in a good way for the Allies as by that point, they were able to ship the supplies needed to other countries and allies.

Louis Riel Comes to an End

pm650 — 2024-01-25 18:00:49 UTC

Louis Riel was taken to Regina and hung. This was an action taken by the government to try and stop any resistance and send a message. Louis Riel was the start of the 1885 Resistance and it played a major part in the start of a change towards equality and improving the nation at wide. Louis Riel should never be forgotten as he is a big part of why Canada is the way it is now.

Loyalists New Homes

pm650 — 2024-01-25 18:06:17 UTC

With the arrival of loyalists in Canada, there was a need for homes. Land in New Brunswick was granted to the loyalists upon thier arrivals to Canada.

Champlaines First Settlement

pm650 — 2024-01-25 18:08:18 UTC

Samuel Champlains who was a French Explorer and founder of Quebec city created his first settlement on an Island on the St. Croix River.

The Quebec Act

pm650 — 2024-01-25 18:09:55 UTC

In 1774 the Quebec Act was signed in London by the parliment. This signing established the procedures of governance within Quebec.

Furthering Interest in Colonization

pm650 — 2024-01-25 18:12:46 UTC

The original first settlement of New France was Kennebec. The British eventually arrived there as well and tension arose between the two. The new settlement and arrival of the British started to grow interest among the French people and further their colonization of Canada. This caused more French people to come to Canada, and the population started to grow.

First Settlement of the British

pm650 — 2024-01-25 18:14:30 UTC

Jamestown was the first British settlement within North America. This is significant as it then expanded and more and more people came from Europe to Canada. This has helped lead to what is now the country we all live in.

The Quebect Conference

pm650 — 2024-01-25 18:18:38 UTC

Following the Charlottetown Conference, leaders of provinces met in Quebec City to talk about the proposed confederation. It was in response to the shift in the political ground when the United Kingdom and the United States had come very close to engaging in war with one another.

Lake Champlain and the Discovery

pm650 — 2024-01-25 18:23:04 UTC

Lake Champlain was discovered by French explorer Samuel de Champlain. Since the discovery of this lake, it has played an important role in North American history. The importance of this area is due to the north-south corridor that Lake Champlain creates between St. Lawrence Valley and the heart of the North American continent.