History Time Line John Cabot claimed Newfoundland for England Jacques Cartier claims the lands around the St. Lawrence River British and France fought several wars over 100 year period Seven year war (in Europe) British divide Quebec Upper and Lower Canada Can...

Struggle Toward Democracy Mexico gains independence from Spain Mexico encourages U.S. settlers move Texas Santa Anna signs treaty granting Texas independence United States annexes Texas Beginning the Mexican War Treaty Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican War Li...