1775 in Canada
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Events
- 1775-83: Demands by the American colonists that they be represented in the English Parliament lead to the American Revolution.
- April 19 - The Revolutionary War begins, at LexingtonLexington, MassachusettsLexington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 31,399 at the 2010 census. This town is famous for being the site of the first shot of the American Revolution, in the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775.- History :...
. - May 1 - A bust of George IIIGeorge III of the United KingdomGeorge III was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of these two countries on 1 January 1801, after which he was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death...
is found, in MontrealMontrealMontreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, adorned with beads, cross, and mitre, with the words "Pope of Canada: Sot of England." A reward of 500 guineas does not lead to apprehension of the culprit. - May 10 - Ethan AllenEthan AllenEthan Allen was a farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher, writer, and American Revolutionary War patriot, hero, and politician. He is best known as one of the founders of the U.S...
takes Fort TiconderogaFort TiconderogaFort Ticonderoga, formerly Fort Carillon, is a large 18th-century fort built by the Canadians and the French at a narrows near the south end of Lake Champlain in upstate New York in the United States...
. - June 9 - Martial lawMartial lawMartial law is the imposition of military rule by military authorities over designated regions on an emergency basis— only temporary—when the civilian government or civilian authorities fail to function effectively , when there are extensive riots and protests, or when the disobedience of the law...
is proclaimed in Canada. - August 21 - Generals Schuyler and Richard MontgomeryRichard MontgomeryRichard Montgomery was an Irish-born soldier who first served in the British Army. He later became a brigadier-general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and he is most famous for leading the failed 1775 invasion of Canada.Montgomery was born and raised in Ireland...
, with 1,000 Americans come to Canada, and invite the inhabitants to rebel. - September 17 - Montgomery besieges St. Johns.
- September 25 - Attempting to take Montreal, Ethan Allan and many of his 150 followers are captured, at Longue Pointe, and are sent to England.
- October 18 - The Americans capture Chambly.
- November 3 - Hindered by Colonel Warner, of Vermont, Governor Guy CarletonGuy Carleton, 1st Baron DorchesterGuy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester, KB , known between 1776 and 1786 as Sir Guy Carleton, was an Irish-British soldier and administrator...
cannot relieve St. Johns, which surrenders to Montgomery. - November 3 - Invaders, under Benedict ArnoldBenedict ArnoldBenedict Arnold V was a general during the American Revolutionary War. He began the war in the Continental Army but later defected to the British Army. While a general on the American side, he obtained command of the fort at West Point, New York, and plotted to surrender it to the British forces...
, reach the Chaudière, almost perishing, after 52 days in the woods, from the Kennebec. - November 12 - General Montgomery tells Montrealers that, being defenceless, they cannot stipulate terms; but promises to respect personal rights. He demands the keys of public stores, and appoints 9 a.m. tomorrow for the army's entrance, by the Recollet gate.
- November 13 - The invaders appropriate royal stores.
- Daniel BooneDaniel BooneDaniel Boone was an American pioneer, explorer, and frontiersman whose frontier exploits mad']'e him one of the first folk heroes of the United States. Boone is most famous for his exploration and settlement of what is now the Commonwealth of Kentucky, which was then beyond the western borders of...
leads party of settlers into Kentucky. - Lexington and ConcordConcord, MassachusettsConcord is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 17,668. Although a small town, Concord is noted for its leading roles in American history and literature.-History:...
open the Revolution. - James CookJames CookCaptain James Cook, FRS, RN was a British explorer, navigator and cartographer who ultimately rose to the rank of captain in the Royal Navy...
reaches King Island, Norton Sound, Unalaska. - American troops capture Montreal, but, failing to take Quebec City or elicit local support, soon withdraw.
Births
- April 13 or 16 - Charles James StewartCharles James StewartCharles James Stewart was an English Church of England, clergyman, bishop, and politician. He was the second Bishop of Quebec from 1826 to 1837....
, clergyman of the Church of England, bishop, and politician (d.18371837 in CanadaSee also:1836 in Canada,other events of 1837,1838 in Canada.----Events from the year 1837 in Canada.-Events:*British attempts to unite the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada lead to revolt...
) - April 25 - William Warren BaldwinWilliam Warren BaldwinWilliam Warren Baldwin was a doctor, businessman, lawyer, judge, architect and political figure in Upper Canada....
, doctor, militia officer, jp, lawyer, office holder, judge, businessman, and politician (d.18441844 in CanadaSee also:1843 in Canada,other events of 1844,1845 in Canada.----Events from the year 1844 in Canada.-Events:*March 5 - The Toronto Globe is founded by George Brown*May 10 - Government moves from Kingston to Montreal....
) - May 24 - Matthew Whitworth-Aylmer, 5th Baron AylmerMatthew Whitworth-Aylmer, 5th Baron AylmerMatthew Whitworth-Aylmer, 5th Baron Aylmer was a British military officer and colonial administrator.- Napoleonic Wars :...
, army officer and colonial administrator (d.18501850 in CanadaSee also:1849 in Canada,other events of 1850,1851 in Canada.----Events from the year 1850 in Canada.-Events:*January 14 - Malcolm Cameron visits Washington, D.C. about a trade reciprocity agreement....
) - September 13 - Laura SecordLaura SecordLaura Ingersoll Secord was a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. She is known for warning British forces of an impending American attack that led to the British victory at the Battle of Beaver Dams.-Early life:...
, heroine of the War of 1812War of 1812The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
(d.18681868 in CanadaSee also:1867 in Canada,other events of 1868,1869 in Canada.----Events from the year 1868 in Canada.-Incumbents:Crown*Head of state : Queen VictoriaFederal government...
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Deaths
- January 3: Robert CampbellRobert Campbell (Nova Scotia politician)Robert Campbell was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia. He was a member of the 1st General Assembly of Nova Scotia and represented Halifax County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1770 to 1775....
, merchant and political figure in Nova ScotiaNova ScotiaNova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
. (b.17181718 in Canada-Births:* September 8 - Joseph Coulon de Jumonville, military officer. * September 17 - Joseph Fairbanks, merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia. born in Sherborn, Massachusetts-Full date unknown:...
) - November 3: Juan José Pérez HernándezJuan José Pérez HernándezJuan José Pérez Hernández , often simply Juan Pérez, was an 18th century Spanish explorer. He was the first European to sight, examine, name, and record the islands near present-day British Columbia, Canada...
, naval officer and explorer (b.17251725 in Canada-Events:* Claude-Thomas Dupuy was appointed intendant of New France.* Peter the Great sends Vitus Bering to explore the North Pacific.* 1725-1729 - First Arctic expedition of Vitas Bering.-Deaths:...
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