0h 1min, jan 1, 1840 y - Act of Union
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The Act of Union joined Upper Canada and Lower Canada into one colony called the Province of Canada. During this time the colony's government was dominated by English politicians who wanted to assimilate the French people. Despite the fact that majority of the population of Canada East was French. The politicians were met with resistance, as French nationalism was an effort by Canadien leaders.Added to timeline:
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0h 1min, jan 1, 1840 y
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~ 185 years ago