?? 1869Illegal trading postFort Whoop-Up built
Aug 1869Japan annexesEzochi, namingmain islandHokkaido
Oct 1869–Aug 1870Riel leads RedRiver Rebellion;flees on arrivalof authorities
15 Jul 1870Manitoba created
15 Jul 1870Rupert’s Land &North-Western Territorybecome part of Canada