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Quebec

Quebec. History:. 1534: Jacques Cartier landed at Gaspé and claimed the land in the name of King Francis I of France. 1763: Treaty of Paris → New France was ceded to the British. 1791: Dispartment into Upper and Lower Canada. 1840: Reunion of Upper and Lower Canada (Act of Union).

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Quebec

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  1. Quebec

  2. History:

  3. 1534: Jacques Cartier landed at Gaspé and claimed the land in the name of King Francis I of France

  4. 1763: Treaty of Paris → New France was ceded to the British

  5. 1791: Dispartment into Upper and Lower Canada

  6. 1840: Reunion of Upper and Lower Canada (Act of Union)

  7. 1867: Entering into the Confederation with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

  8. → Canada East became the province of Quebec

  9. 1927: Decision about the border between Labrador and Quebec by the Judicial Commettee of the British Privy Council

  10. Facts:

  11. Population (2001): 7.237.479

  12. Area: 1.540.680 km²

  13. Capital: Quebec City

  14. Entry to Confederation: July 1, 1867

  15. Coat of Arms:

  16. Crown: French Colony

  17. Fleur-de-lis: Connection with France

  18. Marvle Leaf: Canadian Flag

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