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- Hudson's Bay CompanyThe name of the company that eventually dominated the fur trade in Canada.
- Canadian heroes of War of 1812Chief Tecumseh (Shawnee Aboriginal), Sir Isaac Brock (British Major General), Charles de Salaberry (French-Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel), Robert Ross (British Major-General), Laura Secord (pioneer wife and mother).
- Canada's name changeIn 1867, the Dominion of Canada was created. Until 1982, Canadians celebrated "Dominion Day" on July 1. We now call it "Canada Day".
- Federal system of governmentEach province has its own legislature, and there is a federal government for issues that affect all Canadians.
- Confederation MeetingsFrom 1864 to 1867, leaders from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada met to plan Confederation.
- Laura SecordMade a 19 mile journey to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon of a planned American attack in 1813.
- 1837-38The years that there were rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada. The rebels wanted more political power for Canadians.
- Lord DurhamAfter the rebellions of 1837-38, Lord Durham recommended that Upper and Lower Canada be joined, and that they be given responsible government.
- First British North American colonies to have responsible governmentNova Scotia (1847-48), Province of Canada (1848-49.)
- Canada's early economyCanada's early economy was based on farming, fur, fish, and timber (wood).
- Upper and Lower Canada were united as the Province of Canada1840
- Dominion of Canada is bornThe British Parliament passed the British North America Act in 1867. This created the Dominion of Canada. Until 1982, Canadians celebrated "Dominion Day" on July 1.
- Why the USA attacked Canada in 1812The USA started the War of 1812 as a way to get back at Britain for interfering with their ships.
- Responsible GovernmentA system of government where the government must resign if it loses the support of the representatives who were elected by the people.
- Lasting effects of the War of 18121) Some of the current Canada/USA border was decided at the end of the war. 2) The war ensured that Canada would remain separate from the USA.
- Main reason for exploration and development of transportation routesThe main reason for much of the exploration of Canada was the development of the fur trade.
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