History · Grades 9–12

Canadian history · Quick reference

Reference sheet for Grades 9 to 12. Place each event on a mental timeline of Canada: New France, British North America, Confederation, the world wars, and the modern Constitution.

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Canadian history: which came first?

Place each event on a mental timeline of Canada: New France, British North America, Confederation, the world wars, and the modern Constitution.

earlier year → happened first

Which of these two events happened first? → Many Canadian women gained the right to vote in federal elections

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Four practice questions on this topic. Try each one before you open the answer.

Which of these two events happened first? • British Columbia joined Confederation • The British Crown issued the Royal Proclamation
- British Columbia joined Confederation
- The British Crown issued the Royal Proclamation
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The British Crown issued the Royal Proclamation The British Crown issued the Royal Proclamation: 1763. British Columbia joined Confederation: 1871.
Which of these two events happened first? • Jacques Cartier made his first voyage to the Gulf of St. Lawrence • The Act of Union joined Upper and Lower Canada into the Province of Canada
- Jacques Cartier made his first voyage to the Gulf of St. Lawrence
- The Act of Union joined Upper and Lower Canada into the Province of Canada
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Jacques Cartier made his first voyage to the Gulf of St. Lawrence Jacques Cartier made his first voyage to the Gulf of St. Lawrence: 1534. The Act of Union joined Upper and Lower Canada into the Province of Canada: 1841.
Which of these two events happened first? • The Hudson’s Bay Company received its royal charter • Jacques Cartier made his first voyage to the Gulf of St. Lawrence
- Jacques Cartier made his first voyage to the Gulf of St. Lawrence
- The Hudson’s Bay Company received its royal charter
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Jacques Cartier made his first voyage to the Gulf of St. Lawrence Jacques Cartier made his first voyage to the Gulf of St. Lawrence: 1534. The Hudson’s Bay Company received its royal charter: 1670.
Which of these two events happened first? • The forced removal of Japanese Canadians from the West Coast began • The Persons Case ruled that women are “persons” under Canadian law
- The Persons Case ruled that women are “persons” under Canadian law
- The forced removal of Japanese Canadians from the West Coast began
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The Persons Case ruled that women are “persons” under Canadian law The Persons Case ruled that women are “persons” under Canadian law: 1929. The forced removal of Japanese Canadians from the West Coast began: 1942.