The
World
1805-06: Lewis and Clark lead an expedition across North-western
United States to the Pacific Ocean.
Canada
The War of 1812 – 14.
In what is essentially a war between The United States and Britain,
Canada successfully repels and American invasion with the help of
native tribes. Many years later Sioux warriors, descends of those who
fought, retained medals given for service the British Crown.
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Manitoba
1812
The beginning of agricultural settlement in Manitoba with the
arrival of Selkirk Settlers. This would lead to the establishment of
Winnipeg as the commercial centre of the region.
1822
Peter Fidler noted the abundance of sturgeon at the intersection
of the Souris and Assiniboine Rivers. In the same year the forts
at
this intersection were attacked by the Sioux.
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