History of Quebec

History Of Quebec

Quebec has played a special role in Canadian history; it is the site where French settlers founded the colony of Canada (New France) in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Read more about History Of Quebec:  Pre-Columbian (Prehistory–1533), Early French Exploration (1508–1607), New France (1534–1759), Federal Dominion (1867–1930), Canada (1931–1959), Quebec's Quiet Revolution (1960–1970), 1970-2000, 2000-present, Summary of Quebec's Political Transformations

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