1. Vikings land on Vinland.

2. British & French claim land in Canada. Disputes over land and fur trading occur.

3. After years of conflict, the French & Indian War begins.

4. The British win the war! France gives up all its claims in Canada.

5. The War of 1812 between the U.S & Canada begins. It lasts two years. Canada unites to defeat the U.S.

6. British North America Act passes on July 1 st. The Dominion of Canada is created.

7. After five years of construction, the Canadian Pacific RR is completed.

8. The Klondike goldrush in the Yukon Terr. brought thousands of people searching for gold.

9. Canadians fight in WWI and WWII against Germany. Canada becomes the 4 th largest nation in the world.

10. Quebec wants to secede to become an independent country. It is voted down.

11. A new constitution is approved. Canada becomes a bilingual country w/English and French as official languages.

12. On April 1 st, Nunavut is established. Most living there are Inuit Indians.

13. Canada enters the war on terrorism. It sends ships to Afghanistan.

14. Paul Martin, Jr. elected Prime Minister of Canada

15. Stephen Harper named the 22 nd Prime Minister of Canada.