POL 2101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: United Empire Loyalist, Report On The Affairs Of British North America, Appalachian Mountains
13 Dec 2016
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September 12, 2016: the canadian state: from colony to full statehood. Canada was first settled by aboriginals: they came from asia at the end of the ice age (10-30,000 years ago, population was between 30 and 100 million. Aboriginals were diverse and complex: ranged from egalitarian tribes to slave owning societies. Extensive lines of trade amongst aboriginals in the americas: conch shells from the golf of mexico excavated at ontario-quebec border. Vikings briefly settled in newfoundland in 11th century. French and italians arrived in the 1550s lands would be divided by spain and portugal. Frances imperial endeavours were due to the vatican"s rule that all new: they were displeased with vatican"s decree. 16th century, as well as vatican"s desire to revive catholicism by bringing it to. Exploration of americas was also spurred by strife amongst christians in the new lands. Rise of counter reformation and establishment of missionary orders prompted further exploration.
