Colonization and Independence of Canada Inuits early settlers

Colonization and Independence of Canada

Inuits - early settlers of Canada n Came to Canada via the Bering Strait • Bering Strait – narrow passage way between Asia and North America

• The Inuits crossed the natural land bridge into Canada over 1000 years ago.

European countries colonize Canada Who – French and British When – 1600’s Why – French – wanted furs > British – wanted land

France and Great Britain : French and Indian War – 1754 -1763 Why? * #1 – they both wanted control over North America * #2 – these two countries had previous conflicts for centuries that were never really resolved Who won? * Although the French had the Indians on their side, Great Britain won

After the war…. ****Although Great Britain won, many French people stayed**** * Settling Canada Ø Upper Canada – mostly British settlers Ø Lower Canada – mostly French settler > 1867 – these 2 areas united to become the Dominion of Canada

Life of the Inuits after the colonization n They, along with other indigenous groups, were moved to reservations • Many died due to diseases that were brought by the Europeans n Many customs and traditions have been lost • Many lived in poverty

Canada’s independence n n n 1869 – Canada gains more land, eventually contributing to the extension of Canada to the Pacific Ocean in 1871 1931 – Canada gains equal status with the United Kingdom 1982 – after many years of attempts, Canada gains their independence from Great Britain, but still remains a member of the Commonwealth