How did Canada become a country?
To gain territories, resources, and prestige (expansionism), European countries sent explorers overseas, for example,
Jacques Cartier
Giovanni Caboto
Pierre Du Gua de Monts
Samuel de Champlain
First Nations and Europeans made treaties with each other, such as the Two Row Wampum (Gaswéñdah), to start a relationship of living side by side.
Colonies were transferred from France to Britain as a result of conflicts and treaties.
Britain gained control of Acadia (Treaty of Utrecht, 1713) and New France (Treaty of Paris, 1763) as the result of treaties signed between Britain and France.
French colonists remained on the lands known as Acadia and New France after Britain gained control of the territories.
Acts were passed by the British to rule and organize colonies in North America.
The Royal Proclamation (1763) has ongoing significance for First Nations today, including
recognition of First Nations as the original inhabitants of North America
recognition of First Nations right to self-government
establishment of nation-to-nation treaty making process
establishment of First Nations relations to the Crown
The Royal Proclamation and the Quebec Act impacted ways of living for
First Nations
French colonists
British colonists
The Royal Proclamation and the Quebec Act impacted ways of living, including
size and location of territories
religious and language rights
governance structure
land sale and use
The Quebec Act (1774) recognized French language and religious rights in the province of Quebec and provided a foundation for bilingualism in Canada.
Wars, rivalries, and treaties in Europe disrupted life in the colonies.
New acts and legislation set foundations for Canada.
Compare reasons for exploration and establishing colonies around the world.
Discuss ways relationships were built between First Nations and Europeans.
Investigate the travels of an explorer to the land now known as Canada.
Describe the shift in control of colonies in the land now known as Canada.
Discuss the significance of the Royal Proclamation for First Nations.
Relate the Quebec Act to Francophone rights in Canada.