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			<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson:</span> [[Language/English/Culture/Dominica-Timeline\|Dominica Timeline]], [[Language/English/Culture/Ascension-Island-Timeline\|Ascension Island Timeline]], [[Language/English/Culture/Baseball\|Baseball]] & [[Language/English/Culture/Tokelau-Timeline\|Tokelau Timeline]].
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	==~~Related~~ Lessons==		==Other Lessons==
	* [[Language/English/Culture/Timeline-of-the-United-States\|Timeline of the United States]]		* [[Language/English/Culture/Timeline-of-the-United-States\|Timeline of the United States]]
	* [[Language/English/Culture/Baseball\|Baseball]]		* [[Language/English/Culture/Baseball\|Baseball]]
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	* [[Language/English/Culture/British-Indian-Ocean-Territory-Timeline\|British Indian Ocean Territory Timeline]]		* [[Language/English/Culture/British-Indian-Ocean-Territory-Timeline\|British Indian Ocean Territory Timeline]]
	* [[Language/English/Culture/St-Kitts-and-Nevis-Timeline\|St Kitts and Nevis Timeline]]		* [[Language/English/Culture/St-Kitts-and-Nevis-Timeline\|St Kitts and Nevis Timeline]]
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			==Related Lessons==
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Timeline-of-the-United-States\|Timeline of the United States]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Baseball\|Baseball]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Falkland-Islands-Timeline\|Falkland Islands Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Ascension-Island-Timeline\|Ascension Island Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Dominica-Timeline\|Dominica Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Gibraltar-Timeline\|Gibraltar Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Cayman-Islands-Timeline\|Cayman Islands Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Bahamas-Timeline\|Bahamas Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Best-personal-development-books\|Best personal development books]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Bermuda-Timeline\|Bermuda Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Guernsey-Timeline\|Guernsey Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/St-Helena-Timeline\|St Helena Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/British-Indian-Ocean-Territory-Timeline\|British Indian Ocean Territory Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/St-Kitts-and-Nevis-Timeline\|St Kitts and Nevis Timeline]]

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	Before leaving for your trip to Canada, it may be interesting to learn some interesting facts and its history.		Before leaving for your trip to Canada, it may be interesting to learn some interesting facts about Canada and some of its recent history.

	So here's a quick overview:		So here's a quick overview:

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	==Interesting Facts about Canada==		==Interesting Facts about Canada==

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	JACQUES CARTIER TAKES POSSESSION OF CANADA		JACQUES CARTIER TAKES POSSESSION OF CANADA

	Jacques Cartier Leaving Saint-Malo on April 20, heading for the Labrador coast, Jacques Cartier's expedition reached the Gulf of St. Lawrence and landed in Gaspé.		Jacques Cartier Leaving Saint-Malo on April 20, heading for the Labrador coast, Jacques Cartier's expedition reached the Gulf of St. Lawrence and landed in Gaspé.

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	FOUNDATION OF THE CITY OF QUEBEC		FOUNDATION OF THE CITY OF QUEBEC

	Samuel de Champlain The French explorer Samuel de Champlain founded the city of Quebec in Canada.		Samuel de Champlain The French explorer Samuel de Champlain founded the city of Quebec in Canada.

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	FOUNDATION OF THE COMPAGNIE DE LA NOUVELLE-FRANCE (OR OF THE HUNDRED ASSOCIATES)		FOUNDATION OF THE COMPAGNIE DE LA NOUVELLE-FRANCE (OR OF THE HUNDRED ASSOCIATES)

	Richelieu founded the Compagnie de la Nouvelle-France, also called the Compagnie des Cent-Associés.		Richelieu founded the Compagnie de la Nouvelle-France, also called the Compagnie des Cent-Associés.

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	MONTREAL FOUNDATION		MONTREAL FOUNDATION

	Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve About fifty French people land in New France (Quebec) to create a Catholic community.		Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve About fifty French people land in New France (Quebec) to create a Catholic community.

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	HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY FOUNDATION		HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY FOUNDATION

	A British company is created and holds a commercial monopoly of fur on the surroundings of Hudson's Bay (northern Canada.)		A British company is created and holds a commercial monopoly of fur on the surroundings of Hudson's Bay (northern Canada.)

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	EXPULSION OF ACADIANS		EXPULSION OF ACADIANS

	Expulsion of Acadians In Canada, the Council of Nova Scotia decides to deport the Acadians (colonists of French origin).		Expulsion of Acadians In Canada, the Council of Nova Scotia decides to deport the Acadians (colonists of French origin).

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	FALL OF QUEBEC		FALL OF QUEBEC

	Captain John Knox Bombarded by the British Navy for two months, the besieged French in Quebec surrendered.		Captain John Knox Bombarded by the British Navy for two months, the besieged French in Quebec surrendered.

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	MONTREAL GETS TO THE BRITISH		MONTREAL GETS TO THE BRITISH

	Shortly after the surrender of Quebec City, Montreal, under the power of Governor Vaudreuil, was in turn forced to surrender.		Shortly after the surrender of Quebec City, Montreal, under the power of Governor Vaudreuil, was in turn forced to surrender.

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	THE QUEBEC ACT ENSURES FRENCH CANADIANS A CERTAIN FREEDOM		THE QUEBEC ACT ENSURES FRENCH CANADIANS A CERTAIN FREEDOM

	Voted by the English Parliament under the power of George III, the Quebec Act restores French civil laws and allows residents to exercise their Catholic faith.		Voted by the English Parliament under the power of George III, the Quebec Act restores French civil laws and allows residents to exercise their Catholic faith.

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	MONTREAL CAPITULATES BEFORE THE INSURGENTS		MONTREAL CAPITULATES BEFORE THE INSURGENTS

	American troops under General Montgomery Since September, American troops under General Montgomery have besieged the city of Montreal, Canada.		American troops under General Montgomery Since September, American troops under General Montgomery have besieged the city of Montreal, Canada.

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	CONSTITUTIONAL ACT OF CANADA		CONSTITUTIONAL ACT OF CANADA

	The King of England, George III, signs the Constitutional Act of Canada.		The King of England, George III, signs the Constitutional Act of Canada.

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	OTTAWA CAPITAL OF CANADA		OTTAWA CAPITAL OF CANADA

	Ottawa, capital of Canada The Queen of England, Victoria I, designates the city of Bytown (future Ottawa) as the capital of United Canada. Quebec, Montreal or Toronto were also candidates.		Ottawa, capital of Canada The Queen of England, Victoria I, designates the city of Bytown (future Ottawa) as the capital of United Canada. Quebec, Montreal or Toronto were also candidates.

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	ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE BRITISH NORTH AMERICA ACT		ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE BRITISH NORTH AMERICA ACT

	The Canadian confederation is established by the British Parliament.		The Canadian confederation is established by the British Parliament.

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	THE MAPLE LEAF FLAG FOR CANADA		THE MAPLE LEAF FLAG FOR CANADA

	The Maple Leaf Flag for CanadaLiberal Prime Minister of Canada, Leaster B. Pearson, proposes a Maple Leaf Maple Leaf Flag to replace the British Navy Red Ensign with the coat of arms of Canada.		The Maple Leaf Flag for CanadaLiberal Prime Minister of Canada, Leaster B. Pearson, proposes a Maple Leaf Maple Leaf Flag to replace the British Navy Red Ensign with the coat of arms of Canada.

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	"LONG LIVE THE FREE QUEBEC"		"LONG LIVE THE FREE QUEBEC"

	General de Gaulle On an official visit to Canada, General de Gaulle launches from the balcony of the Hôtel dhe city of Montreal a vibrant: "Long live Montreal! Long live Quebec! Long live free Quebec! Long live French Canada! Long live France!"		General de Gaulle On an official visit to Canada, General de Gaulle launches from the balcony of the Hôtel dhe city of Montreal a vibrant: "Long live Montreal! Long live Quebec! Long live free Quebec! Long live French Canada! Long live France!"

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	QUEBEC ADOPTS FRENCH AS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE		QUEBEC ADOPTS FRENCH AS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

	The National Assembly of Quebec adopts the "Charter of the French language". This Charter, proposed by the government of the independentist René Lévesque, makes French the official language of work, education, commerce and business.		The National Assembly of Quebec adopts the "Charter of the French language". This Charter, proposed by the government of the independentist René Lévesque, makes French the official language of work, education, commerce and business.

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	REFERENDUM ON QUEBEC INDEPENDENCE		REFERENDUM ON QUEBEC INDEPENDENCE

	On May 20, 1980, a majority of Quebecers rejected the PQ government's sovereignty-association project.		On May 20, 1980, a majority of Quebecers rejected the PQ government's sovereignty-association project.

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	TRUDEAU HAS THE CONSTITUTION REPATRIATED		TRUDEAU HAS THE CONSTITUTION REPATRIATED

	First elected in April 1968 and returned to power in 1980, Liberal Pierre Elliott Trudeau had the Canadian Constitution repatriated to the country, despite Quebec rejection.		First elected in April 1968 and returned to power in 1980, Liberal Pierre Elliott Trudeau had the Canadian Constitution repatriated to the country, despite Quebec rejection.

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	SIGNATURE OF THE MEECH LAKE AGREEMENT		SIGNATURE OF THE MEECH LAKE AGREEMENT

	In order to have the Canadian Constitution accepted by Quebec, Prime Minister Mulroney proposed an agreement making the province a "distinct society" and granting all the provinces greater power. He then brought together at Meech Lake all the provincial ministers of Canada.		In order to have the Canadian Constitution accepted by Quebec, Prime Minister Mulroney proposed an agreement making the province a "distinct society" and granting all the provinces greater power. He then brought together at Meech Lake all the provincial ministers of Canada.

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	ANOTHER REFERENDUM OF QUEBEC SOVEREIGNTY REJECTED		ANOTHER REFERENDUM OF QUEBEC SOVEREIGNTY REJECTED

	René Lévesque Quebeckers once again reject the sovereignty project of their province as well as the economic and political partnership with the rest of Canada.		René Lévesque Quebeckers once again reject the sovereignty project of their province as well as the economic and political partnership with the rest of Canada.

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	14. Basketball was invented by Canadians.		14. Basketball was invented by Canadians.


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	2. The country’s forests cover 347 million hectares of land, approximately 42% of the country.		2. The country’s forests cover 347 million hectares of land, approximately 42% of the country.

	3. ~~Country~~ has 1.2 million speakers of Chinese languages and Punjabi speakers around ~~5,00~~,000 people		3. The country has 1.2 million speakers of Chinese languages and Punjabi speakers around 500,000 people.

	4. 71% of the world’s maple syrup comes from Canada.		4. 71% of the world’s maple syrup comes from Canada.

	5. Wood Buffalo National Park is the largest natural park in Canada. ( second-largest national park in the world )		5. Wood Buffalo National Park is the largest natural park in Canada (second-largest national park in the world).

	6. The Trans-Canada Highway is one of the world’s longest highways.		6. The Trans-Canada Highway is one of the world’s longest highways.
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	10. Lake Moraine is one of the most beautiful spots to visit in the country.		10. Lake Moraine is one of the most beautiful spots to visit in the country.

	11. The world’s biggest underground shopping complex it’s called PATH (comprises 4 million square feet of retail space)		11. The world’s biggest underground shopping complex it’s called PATH (comprises 4 million square feet of retail space).

	12. The most powerful part of Niagara Falls is in Canada.		12. The most powerful part of Niagara Falls is in Canada.
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	==Canada & Quebec Timeline==		==Canada & Quebec Timeline==

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			Before leaving for your trip to Canada, it may be interesting to learn some interesting facts and its history.

			So here's a quick overview:

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	~~Before leaving for your trip to Canada, it may be interesting to learn a little more about Canada and its history.~~

	~~So here's a quick overview:~~

	==Interesting Facts about Canada==		==Interesting Facts about Canada==

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	Before leaving for your trip to Canada, it may be interesting to learn a little more about Canada and its history.		Before leaving for your trip to Canada, it may be interesting to learn a little more about Canada and its history.

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			==Related Lessons==
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Timeline-of-the-United-States\|Timeline of the United States]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Baseball\|Baseball]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Falkland-Islands-Timeline\|Falkland Islands Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Ascension-Island-Timeline\|Ascension Island Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Dominica-Timeline\|Dominica Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Gibraltar-Timeline\|Gibraltar Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Cayman-Islands-Timeline\|Cayman Islands Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Bahamas-Timeline\|Bahamas Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Best-personal-development-books\|Best personal development books]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Bermuda-Timeline\|Bermuda Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/Guernsey-Timeline\|Guernsey Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/St-Helena-Timeline\|St Helena Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/British-Indian-Ocean-Territory-Timeline\|British Indian Ocean Territory Timeline]]
			* [[Language/English/Culture/St-Kitts-and-Nevis-Timeline\|St Kitts and Nevis Timeline]]