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Canada Timeline Game

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About This Challenge

Canada has a rich history filled with significant events that have shaped the country into what it is today. One fun way to learn about these events is through a timeline game.

  • The game challenges players to place events in Canadian history in their correct chronological order.
  • Players will learn about key moments such as the founding of Canada, important battles, and significant political decisions.
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  • 15,000-30,000 years ago: First Nations people arrive in North America
  • 1000 AD: Vikings establish a settlement in Newfoundland
  • late 15th century: European exploration of Canada begins
  • early 17th century: French colonization of Canada begins
  • 1763: British takeover of Canada from the French
  • 1867: Canadian Confederation is formed
  • 1885: Completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway
  • 1914: World War I begins
  • 1917: Women in Canada gain the right to vote
  • 1939: World War II begins
  • 1950-1953: Canada participates in the Korean War
  • 1982: Canada introduces the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
  • 1994: Canada signs the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
  • 2010: Canada hosts the Winter Olympics in Vancouver
  • 2018: Canada legalizes cannabis for recreational use
  • 2020: COVID-19 pandemic begins in Canada
  • 2021: Canada announces plans to ban single-use plastics
  • 2019: Canada elects Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister for a second term
  • 2021: Discovery of unmarked graves at former residential schools in Canada
  • 2017: Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary of Confederation

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