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1800-1850 timeline
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Small pox Vaccine
Jun 2- The first small-pox vaccine was administered in Trinity, N.L. It was created by a man named Edward Jenner. He started processing it in 1796 to give it out in 1798. -
Arrival of British reinforcements to Quebec City
Arrival of British reinforcements to Quebec City, Lower Canada: 49th Regiment accompanied by Lieutenant-Colonel Isaac Brock. He was stationed there on garrison duty. -
First Nations resist
The Tlingit people start to revolt against the Russians invading them. The First Nations fought back and it ended in a massacre of the Russians. It happened at a Russian settlement called Old Sitka. Only a few Russians survived. -
The regiment of Canadian Fencibles
The Regiment of Canadian Fencibles is formed. The regiment has soldiers from Upper and Lower Canada and will serve in both provinces during the War of 1812. It was originally recruited in Britain. -
Vermont and Canada
Vermont establishes a border with Canada. -
Slave trade abolishment
The slave trade is abolished by the British government in all of its colonies with the Slave Trade Act of 1907 takes effect. -
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The war of 1812
The US invades Canada due to the fact that the British restricted the US in trade, but the US wanted to expand their territory. In the winter of 1812, Great Britain officially declares war on the United States. It ends on Feb. 15 of 1815, the victory of the British. -
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Raids in Missouri and Indiana
Raids occur in American settlements in the territories of Missouri and Indiana done by the first nations -
Fort George
The news of the declaration of war reaches Fort George, Upper Canada. At the same time, the news reaches Sacket's Harbor, New York. -
British flag of truce
The British flag of truce is fired on at Queenston, Upper Canada. A white flag, seen as a symbol of truce or surrender, was put up by the British, but was disregarded by American forces. -
Battle of Queenston Heights, Upper Canada
The Battle of Queenston Heights, Upper Canada was a battle over an area on the Niagara escarpment that over looked Queenston. It resulted in a victory of the British and Canadian forces, although it also resulted in the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Isaac Brock. -
St-Regis Lower Canada
American militia forces conduct a surprise attack on the British post at St-Regis (Akwesasne), Lower Canada. This occurred because the community of Akwesasne became divided as both British and American troops were fighting to gain their loyalty. American forces raided their community. They killed 8 and took 40 prisoners. Because of this, many First Nations sided with the British. -
Freshman's Creek
American forces try and fail to invade Freshman's Creek near Fort Erie, Upper Canada. -
The battle of Fort George and Sackets Harbor
The battle of Fort George and Sackets Harbor takes place over 3 days from May 25-27 1813, happening during the war of 1812. The American forces try to use it as a way to invade the rest of Upper Canada, but are stopped at the battles of Stoney creek and Beaver Dams. The Americans have the fort as of now. -
Lara Secord
Laura Secord was a Canadian war heroine who is known for walking 20 miles to inform British troops of an impending American attack -
The Battle of Lake Champlain
The Battle of Plattsburgh, also known as the Battle of Lake Champlain, lasts from Sept. 6-11 of 1814 and is fought during the war of 1812. It results in the victory of the Americans, saving New York from a possible invasion of the British that would've happened via the Hudson River Valley. -
Parliament House
The Parliament in Toronto, ON, is burned down. -
The Rideau Canal
The construction of the Rideau Canal begins. It connects Ottawa, Canada's capital city, to the Saint Lawrence River at Kingston ON. It is 202 km long. Now, it is used for pleasure boating. -
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is charted, to be opened in 1919 -
Cincinnati riots
Riots occur in Cincinnati, having 1,000 black people leave for Canada. -
Influenza
The influenza epidemic hits tribes in British Columbia. -
Voting rights
Many African-Americans are protesting about voting rights during this time, although it wasn't granted to them until 1837. -
Political Rights
At this time, male Jews were granted full political and religious rights in Canada. -
Cholera
The Cholera epidemic spreads. Cholera is a diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine. In around June, Asian Cholera reaches Quebec, brought by Irish immigrants, a ship carries it to Quebec. It got about 6,000 people sick. -
End of slavery
At midnight of July 31, slavery officially comes to an end in all of the British colonies. Although the slave trade was ended in 1808, it wasn't illegal to own them for yourself. Aug. 1 is now celebrated as emancipation day as owning a slave was now illegal in Canada. -
Voting rights
On this day, black Canadian citizens are officially given the right to vote. -
Rebellion
There had been rebels against British rule since 1837, but now the leader of the Patriotes, Robert Nelson, declares independence in lower Canada (Modern Day Canada). -
Rebellion
There are now rebellions in Pelee Island, and Upper Canada. -
Rebellion (3)
The rebellion has been executed and all the rebels have been sent to New South Whales. -
United
The Union passes an act by the parliament which unites upper and lower Canada. -
Parliament
The first Canadian Parliament opens in Kingston, ON. -
Borders
The US-Canada border is defined by the Webster-Ashburton Treaty. -
Responsibility
Nova Scotia is now the first province to get it's own provincial government with full responsibility. -
Rebellion Losses Bill
James Bruce, the Governor-General of Canada, signs the Rebellion Losses Bill. -
Women's rights
Although women didn't have the right to do much at this point, they had a very small entitlement to anything. Now their little privilege gets taken away.