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From Conquest to Confederation 1760-1867

Between the Conquest and the end of the War of 1812-1814, what would become Canada experienced events and developments basic to our present-day understanding of our country.

We were invaded by the Americans. Explorers and traders crossed the Prairies, penetrated the Rockies, probed the shores of the Pacific Ocean and pierced the Arctic vastness. Our official cultural duality — French and English — was established. The First Peoples struggled to keep their distinctiveness.

It was a period of immigration and settlement, rebellions and nation-building as the British North American colonies strained towards union — Confederation — and an independent identity.

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The Death of General WolfeThe Death of General Wolfe
1760
Documentary Art
First Attack by the British FleetFirst Attack by the British Fleet
1761
Documentary Art
View of NunneryView of Nunnery
1761
Documentary Art
Gregorian chant manuscriptGregorian chant manuscript
1767
Manuscripts and Private Collections
Torah of the Shearith Israel CongregationTorah of the Shearith Israel Congregation
1768
Manuscripts and Private Collections
Frances BrookeFrances Brooke
1771
Documentary Art
Jacob MountainJacob Mountain
1778
Documentary Art
Port Roseway AssociatesPort Roseway Associates
1782
Manuscripts and Private Collections
The log book of HMS PegasusThe log book of HMS Pegasus
1786
Documentary Art
A Black Wood Cutter at ShelburneA Black Wood Cutter at Shelburne
1788
Documentary Art
Period 1760-1867
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