ocr: Peopled for centuries by indigenous Innuits and Indians, Canada began to experience extensive European settlement following the landing of the English expe dition led by. John Cabot in 1497 and the French landing ofJacques Cartier in 1534. 01 1754-1763 French and Indian War between Britain and France.France force d to relinquish St. Lawrence and Québec settlements to Britain. lE 1774 Act of quebecrecognizes Roman Catholicism, French language, culture and traditions. Da - 1775-1783 American War of Independence. Canada becomes refuge for loyalists to British Crown. L - 1846 Oregon Treaty confirm ...
