Mapping Assignment by Leo Lin

Vimy, France

ll9185 — 2023-09-11 15:37:18 UTC

This place powerful symbol of Canadian identity because Canada in that time put contributions in the battle of Vimy Ridge. More than 10 000 Canadian Soldiers were killed/injured.

Canadian War Museum, Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON

ll9185 — 2023-09-11 16:28:52 UTC

Related to Vimy Ridge since it shows important history of what happened in Vimy Ridge.

The Canadian War Memorial, Minstead, Lyndhurst, UK

ll9185 — 2023-09-11 16:29:36 UTC

This memorial recalled back to WW2 and it shows recognition of Canadians in D-Day

Africville Museum, Africville Road, Halifax, NS

ll9185 — 2023-09-11 16:30:23 UTC

Black Loyalists who were freed by the Crown during the American Revolutionary War. They moved to Nova Scotia and then Africville was established.

Fort Qu'Appelle, SK

ll9185 — 2023-09-11 16:30:54 UTC

Where Treaty 4 was signed

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

ll9185 — 2023-09-11 16:31:35 UTC

Where Treaty One was signed and the first ever treaty signed.

Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

ll9185 — 2023-10-25 17:07:43 UTC

More than 3000 loyalists moved to this place during and after the American Revolution. Cape Breton is in Nova Scotia so it makes sense if Loyalists moved to this area. It also connects to Africville where many black Loyalists were forced to move away from America.

Québec City, QC

ll9185 — 2023-10-25 17:27:03 UTC

First settlement by French people around the 16th century and formally known as "New France." This place is important because it shaped Canada by a alot and it made most French people live in Quebec to this day.

New York, NY, USA

ll9185 — 2023-10-25 17:31:15 UTC

Original homes for many Loyalists in the 18th Century. They were forced to move away from this place and travel to Nova Scotia. (Due to the American Revolution War.)This connects to Cape Breton and Nova Scotia since many loyalist moved there.

Hudson Bay

ll9185 — 2023-10-26 15:13:45 UTC

Hudson's Bay was created because of the Fur Trade. It was inspired by the French and many French people relied on it in the past. Hudson's Bay Company is over 350 years old. This place connects to Quebec because the reason for the French to come to Canada was the Fur Trade.

New Brunswick

ll9185 — 2023-10-26 15:18:24 UTC

This place is the most common place where Loyalists arrived to during and after the American Revolution. So it connects to Cape Breton and Africville.

Great Britain

ll9185 — 2023-10-26 15:20:50 UTC

Great Britain is also an another place where the Loyalists moved to during and after the American Revolution. So it connects to Africville, News Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Hôtel d'York, Rue Jacob, Paris, France

ll9185 — 2023-10-26 15:26:15 UTC

This place is where the Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783. The Treaty was important to end the American Revolution War. This connects to Quebec because the Treaty of Paris made the French give up New France and ended up making New France turn into Quebec.

James Bay

ll9185 — 2023-10-26 16:16:20 UTC

James bay was important to the Hudson's Bay Company and the British expansion into Canada. James Bay technically establised Hudson's Bay since James Bay was settled first. It was important to the Britsh because they took over both Hudson and James Bay. This place obviously connects to Hudson's Bay since both area involves in trading fur and the same ideas.

France

ll9185 — 2023-10-26 16:29:19 UTC

This place is obviously where the French people originally came. Without this place then New France, Quebec, Canada and any other events that happened wouldn't have happened/existed. So this is how France connect to all the other places in this unit.

Nova Scotia

ll9185 — 2023-10-26 17:07:28 UTC

Lots of Loyalists moved to this place during and after the American Revolution War. It connects to Cape Breton, Britain and News Brunswick since Loyalist moved into those place for the same reasons, where they have to move into different places for safety and forced to move.

Ohio, USA

ll9185 — 2023-10-26 17:20:06 UTC

Few battles occurred in this area during the American Revolution War. Both of the French and the British fought in Ohio just to take control of this area and trade with Indigenous people. Britain took control at the end of the war. Again, this connects to New York since there are also many Loyalists in Ohio that were forced to move away into Nova Scotia/New Brunswick/Britain.

Manitoba

ll9185 — 2023-12-19 15:28:02 UTC

Where Treaty 2 was signed in 1871

Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador

ll9185 — 2023-12-19 15:34:39 UTC

Joined the Canadian Confederation in 1867. If this province didn't join, then this this province would not be in Canada today. The decision of Newfoundland to join Confederation was decided in 1948, where it won with 52.3% of votes to join Confederation. It was quite close of not joining confederation. This is a Martime province so it connects to Nova Scotia and PEI.

Québec, QC

ll9185 — 2023-12-19 15:38:28 UTC

Joined the Canadian Conferation in 1867. Formally known as Canada East when it joined Conferation. Quebec had a population over a million in 1867 so it played a huge role of voting to join Confederation. High population=More votes.

Prince Edward Island

ll9185 — 2023-12-19 15:47:43 UTC

One of the Martime provinces to Join Confederation. So this connects to Nova Scotia and News Bruswick. This is the smallest provinces out of all to join Confederation. The population is also the lowest out of all, so PEI does not have much votes to join Confederation. But still joined due to the benefits from the CPR.

Nova Scotia

ll9185 — 2023-12-19 16:48:08 UTC

Another Maritime province, so it connects to New Brunswick and PEI. Most people in Nova Scotia did not want to join Confederation. Because of the efforts of Sir Charles Tupper, Nova Scotia is a province in Canada today since it joined Confederation.

Alaska, USA

ll9185 — 2023-12-19 16:57:53 UTC

USA bought Alaska in 1867 for $7.2 million (5 cent per acre.) This area built the wealth of USA and it still does to this day. Such as oil, fish, and timber. The CPR is also linked to this area so it relates to this unit.

British Columbia

ll9185 — 2023-12-19 17:03:19 UTC

British Columbia also joined Confederation because of they wanted the CPR. This is also important to the history of Chinese immigrants, when British Columbia demanded John A. MacDonald to use white labor instead of Chinese labor, he still wanted to use Chinese labor. He replied with "Either you must have this labour or you can't have the railway." So British Columbia had to agree.

Regina, SK

ll9185 — 2023-12-19 17:16:48 UTC

Louis Riel was hanged at North-West Mounted Police barracks in Regina for treason on November 16th, 1885. This is important to history because of how Louis Riel typically led to the Battle of Batoche, so the place where he was executed marks what happened in that time. His execution also led to multiple consequences such as the protesting in Quebec, several Metis men were hanged, and the arrest of Big Bear & Poundmaker.

Ontario

ll9185 — 2023-12-19 17:26:17 UTC

This province was formally known as West Canada and also joined Confederation in 1867 like how Quebec did. It also had a population of over a million in 1867 so it has lots of votes like how Quebec does. If Ontario did not join Confederation, then it would not be in Canada today.

Chinatown, Old Toronto, Toronto, ON

ll9185 — 2023-12-20 15:06:20 UTC

This place is where the most Chinese immigrants/workers settled. Chinatown in Toronto was established because of racism and discrimination. So many Chinese people established this place to avoid racism and discrimination. Today, Chinatown still exists in Toronto and lots of Chinese people live there.

Batoche Cemetery, Duck Lake, SK

ll9185 — 2023-12-20 15:30:36 UTC

The place where the Battle of Batoche took place in May 9-12, 1885. There were originally several conflicts in this area involving the Metis and First Nations. Louis declared a provisional government government in March 1885. However the Metis was forced to surrender 3 days later after the battle of Batoche. This connects to Regina because the Battle of Batoche led to Louis Riel getting hanged.

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

ll9185 — 2024-01-04 16:04:14 UTC

This is where Treaty 1 was signed as previously mentioned and was signed on August 3rd, 1871. The First Nations signed Treaty 1 to get a good amount of land for their reserves. Which was 160 acres of land for a family of 5. Furthermore, land from the west will be provided for future generations. So the First Nation's desire was to gain and secure land to sign this treaty.

Manitoba

ll9185 — 2024-01-04 16:09:11 UTC

Treaty 2 was signed on August 21, 1871. It was signed to let British immigrants settle the land that the Aboriginals inhabited and to receive First Nation people's consent. In return, the First Nations receive allowance in money and goods. This connects to Treaty 1 because both treaties were signed in the context of Canadian governments efforts to establish the settlement of the West.

Lac Seul, ON

ll9185 — 2024-01-04 17:30:38 UTC

Lac Seul is where Treaty 3 was signed on October 3rd, 1873. Between Saulteaux (Ojibwe) people and the Canadian government. Reason for the Saulteaux people to sign treaty 3 is because of goods, having the rights to hunt, and fish. While the government can have access to their land in this area.

Fort Qu'Appelle, SK

ll9185 — 2024-01-05 15:22:50 UTC

Fort Qu'Appelle is where Treaty 4 was signed as previously mentioned, and it was signed on September 15th, 1874. The reason for the First Nations to signed Treaty 4 is the same reason as Treaty 3. Where the federal government can have access to their lands, but it is in exchange of payments, provisions, and the rights to reserve land instead.

Winnipeg, MB

ll9185 — 2024-01-05 15:54:38 UTC

Winnipeg is where Treaty 5 was signed in 1875. Treaty was also known as the “Winnipeg Treaty.” The reason why the First Nations people decided to sign Treaty 5 was because they heard of treaties 1-4. So they demanded similar benefits since they were starving and the land in this area was not good for farming.

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

ll9185 — 2024-01-08 15:06:55 UTC

Fort Carlton is where Treaty 6 was signed. The reason why the First Nations agreed to signed this treaty because of medicine, farming assistance, and help if there is a disease in exhange for sharing land with the Crown. This connects to treaties 2-4 due to sharing of land.

Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, Wheatland County, AB

ll9185 — 2024-01-08 15:28:15 UTC

Blackfoot Crossing is where Treaty 7 was signed on September 22nd, 1877. The First Nations signed this treaty because in that time, the First Nations people were concerned about diseases and it was spreading. They were also starving due to buffalos were overhunted. So the First Nations thought that signing Treaty 7 would secure their survival.

Lesser Slave Lake, Alberta

ll9185 — 2024-01-08 15:36:07 UTC

Lesser Slave Lake was signed on June 21st, 1899 and this is Treaty 8. The First Nations hoped to end conflicts with the traders and miners from the gold rush. Peace and friendship between them is the reason why Treaty 8 was signed.

Ontario

ll9185 — 2024-01-08 15:47:25 UTC

Treaty 9 was signed in this province and it is known as the "James Bay Treaty." It was signed because of cash payments, education, hunting, fishing, and trapping rights. Just like Treaties 2-4 and 6, where the First Nations agreed to white settlement/sharing land.

Île-à-la-Crosse, SK

ll9185 — 2024-01-08 15:59:02 UTC

This area is where the first signing of Treaty 10 occured, on August 28, 1906. Just like the reason for the signing of Treaty 9, the First Nations were promised reserves, education, farming supplies, cash payments, the rights to hunt, fish, and trap. But, Treaty 10 led to the First Nations give up their title to their land.

Fort Providence, NT

ll9185 — 2024-01-08 16:14:23 UTC

Fort Providience is where Treaty 11 signed, on August 22nd, 1921. The First Nations agreed to sign this treaty in order to continue have the right to hunt and fish on unoccupied Crown land. Treaty 11 provided land for the government for development.

Vimy, France

ll9185 — 2024-01-12 17:06:14 UTC

This area is very significant to Canadians in WW1 because the Battle of Vimy Ridge made Canada more independent. It also shows Canada's contribution in WW1 and recognition. Britain and France tried to take over this area for 3 years in WW1, while it took Canada only 3 days to make Germany surrender. About 100 000 Canadian soldiers fought together for the first time. It was impressive that Canada would be able to do it, but many soldiers sacrificed their lives.

Belgium

ll9185 — 2024-01-18 01:40:49 UTC

Belgium is where the 2nd battle of Ypres occurred during WW1. It was also the 1st chlorine gas attack occurred on April 1915. This battle is important to Canada because the 2nd battle of Ypres was a way for Canadian soldiers to show recognition for their courageous contribution. So this connects to the Battle of Vimy Ridge since both occurred in WW1 and had involvement of Canada.

Calgary, AB

ll9185 — 2024-01-18 02:04:54 UTC

Calgary was the 1st "boom town" in the early 20th century. Calgary was important because of hundreds of oil rigs was constructed in Calgary that digs out oil that is coloured like ginger-ale. This type of oil discovered by Herron was essential to Canada to boost Canada's economy, making Canada the 5th largest oil exporter in the world.

Montreal, QC

ll9185 — 2024-01-18 04:08:32 UTC

In the 1920s, Montreal was the only city that allowed serving, consuming, or selling alcohol. Many people were partying and having fun, which made alcohol bring 20% of annual income to the government. However, this also led to major corruption. In 1924, the alcohol business attracted bootleggers, which are alcohol smugglers. This is such a big deal because Montreal was the largest port in Canada and liquor sales.

Ottawa, ON

ll9185 — 2024-01-18 04:29:00 UTC

Ottawa is where the "Fairway Crested Wheat Grass" was developed, invented by Lawrence Eldred Kirk. The reason for the grass to be developed was because of the Great Depression. Dust storms destroyed many crops and led to about 250 000 farmers abandon their farms, leading to starvation. The grass grows long roots that it can stand extreme trout, making farmers be able to plant crops again.

North Atlantic Ocean

ll9185 — 2024-01-18 22:57:28 UTC

This is where the Battle of Atlantic took place. It was the longest battle in WW2 because of how important it was to earn victory for the allies. Canada needed to ship soldiers/food/gear/supplies/materials/etc. through the Atlantic Ocean to Europe. However, German U boats attacked Canadian navy to prevent Canada from shipping, which made the Battle of Atlantic in WW2 occur. Germany knows that Canadian shipping to Europe will lead them to victory.

Omaha Beach, France

ll9185 — 2024-01-18 23:17:29 UTC

Omaha Beach is one of the beaches that D-Day occurred on June 6th, 1944 between the Americans and the Germans. The Americans also fought D-Day on Utah Beach. This Beach connects to Utah, Gold, Sword and Juno beach. Omaha beach was most heavily defended so it has the most casualties out of the beaches. Omaha Beach was important because the allies succeeded this mission in order to defeat Germany.

Utah Beach, France

ll9185 — 2024-01-18 23:20:52 UTC

D-Day occurred on this beach in June 6th, 1944. Utah Beach mainly connects to Omaha Beach because Utah was also fought by the Americans along with Omaha Beach. Utah Beach had relatively low casualties compared to the other beaches, but it still played a crucial role to defeat Germany. The role made Utah Beach important because the allies succeeded this mission in order to defeat Germany.

Juno Beach, France

ll9185 — 2024-01-18 23:34:47 UTC

Juno Beach was important because it is one of the five beaches in D-Day, but it was between Canadians and Germans. Canadians suffered from heavy casualties, but still defeated the Germans, making this Beach playing a crucial role in D-Day. Juno Beach connects to Omaha, Utah, Gold, and Sword Beach because they are the other beaches that D-Day occurred.

Gold Beach, France

ll9185 — 2024-01-18 23:42:13 UTC

Gold Beach is one of the five beaches where D-Day occurred in June 6th, 1944. This beach was fought between the British and the Germans, so it connects to Sword Beach. Gold Beach also played a crucial role to defeat the Germans, making Gold beach important.

Sword Beach, France

ll9185 — 2024-01-19 00:00:49 UTC

Sword Beach was one of the Beaches where D-Day occurred, on June 6th, 1944. This area was fought between the British and the Germans. The British succeeded and suffered from lower casualties compared to the other beaches except Utah Beach. The importance of this beach is that Sword beach was responsible to protect the east in order to prevent any German counterattacks.