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1870 in Canada

Explore 4 historical events and records for Canada in 1870.

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Historical records for Canada in 1870

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May

12 May 1870

Manitoba Act

Macdonald, John Alexander · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Oversees passage of the Manitoba Act.

12 May 1870

Manitoba Act

Riel, Louis · Red River · Metis Leader · Government / Government of Canada

Negotiates protections that help create Manitoba as a province.

July

3 July 1870

Birth of Richard Bedford Bennett

Bennett, Richard Bedford · Hopewell · Politics / Conservative Party

Birth of Richard Bedford Bennett

August

24 August 1870

Red River Expedition

Wolseley, Garnet · Fort Garry · Officer · Government / Government of Canada

Leads imperial and Canadian forces into Red River.

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