When Did The Us Separate From Canada? Post author By Muriel Schmidt Post date February 3, 2023
Canada–United States border Established September 3, 1783 Signing of the Treaty of Paris at the end of the American War of Independence. https://bestdiplomats.org/treaty-of-paris/
Current shape April 11, 1908 Treaty of 1908 Treaties. https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1908/d312
Treaty of Paris Jay Treaty Treaty of 1818 Webster–Ashburton Treaty Oregon Treaty. https://vintage-kitchen.com/all-recipes/who-signed-the-treaty-of-1818-2/
How did America and Canada split? On October 20, 1818 a British-American convention clarified the western border between Canada and the United States “as a line from the farthest northwest part of Lake of the Woods to the 49th parallel and thence west to the Rocky Mountains.
Why did Canada not join the United States? Annexation was never a very popular choice. Many Canadians were loyal to the Crown and Great Britain, especially the descendants of the United Empire Loyalists. French Canadians worried about being an even smaller minority in a larger union, and were concerned about American anti-Catholicism. ( also note worth is fact that majority of pop back then lived in Eastern Canada )
Was Canada part of USA before? American pressures contributed to a hurried absorption of Manitoba into Confederation in 1870 (see also Red River Rebellion). Canada now existed as a separate North American colony-nation, but the attractions of the United States did not wane. https://redriverhistoryblog.wordpress.com/2014/01/12/how-and-why-did-manitoba-join-confederation-in-1870/
Does the US protect Canada? Our two countries share a deep and longstanding defence and national security partnership, providing both countries with greater security than could be achieved individually. Trade and investment between Canada and the U.S. supports millions of jobs.
Did Canada ever fight America? In 1812, the United States invaded Canada. The resulting War of 1812 was fought largely on Canadian territory, especially along the Niagara frontier. The Americans were superior in numbers but badly organized. https://www.britannica.com/event/War-of-1812
Why did France give up Canada? But with the Treaty of Paris in 1763, France chose to abandon Canada. This was mainly because the colony had cost more than it had returned. France also made no subsequent attempt to regain Canada. https://www.landofthebrave.info/treaty-of-paris-1763.htm
What does the US have that Canada doesn t? In the US you get Hot Cocoa Oreos, Mystery Oreos, Red Velvet Oreos, Birthday Cake Oreos, Peanut Butter & Jelly Oreos, Jelly Donut Oreos, Dunkin Donuts Mocha Oreos, and more. Crazy! Some of the special flavours have arrived in Canada but as I’ve mentioned with so many things, they are often for a “limited time only”. ( but Canada can grow radishes in national colors ) Have to have room for a bit of humor
Is Canada bigger than USA? Canada has a larger land mass than the United States. The land area of Canada is 3, 855, 103 square miles compared to America’s 3, 794, 083, making Canada 1.6% larger that the States.
Why did Russia sell Alaska to America? Defeat in the Crimean War further reduced Russian interest in this region. Russia offered to sell Alaska to the United States in 1859, believing the United States would off-set the designs of Russia’s greatest rival in the Pacific, Great Britain. https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1994/winter/alaska-check
Who owned Canada before us? Greater and greater areas called Canada In 1759, the British won a battle on the Plains of Abraham—now a historic site in Quebec City. With the 1763 Treaty of Paris, France ceded their colony and Canada became an English possession. https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/quebec-city/battle-plains-abraham
What was Canada formerly called? Prior to 1870, it was known as the North-Western Territory. The name has always been a description of the location of the territory.
Is Canada in NATO? 12 founding members of the Alliance: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Does Canada rely on the US too much? Canada relies overwhelmingly on the US for trade In fact, Canada sold more than five times as much merchandise to the U.S. last year than it sold to its other top nine trading partners combined.
How strong is Canada’s military? For 2025, Canada is ranked 28 of 142 out of the countries considered for the annual GFP review. It holds a PwrIndx* score of 0.5179 (a score of 0.0000 is considered ‘perfect’).
What war did America lose to Canada? As a colony of Great Britain, Canada was swept up in the War of 1812 and was invaded several times by the Americans. The war was fought in Upper Canada, Lower Canada, on the Great Lakes and the Atlantic, and in the United States. War of 1812. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Why did Canada stay loyal to Britain? Forced from their homes and persecuted at the end of the American Revolution, United Empire Loyalists sought refuge in British Canada. When war broke out in 1812, Loyalist families committed themselves to defending the British Crown and their lands for a second time.
What do Canadians call the French and Indian war? the Seven Years’ War This clash marked the beginning of the Anglo-French war known in America as the French and Indian War (1754–63) and in Europe and Canada as the Seven Years’ War (1756–63). https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/french-indian-war
This mini dig was sparked by a friend asking me about the Treaty of 1908. Was worth the time as I found a few things I was not aware of. So, is the US President right in possible 'adjusting' the US-Canada border ?
Not a fan of CBC but parts of this is good, old (3 months) but good. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6584187
There are many reasons a Canadian might want to join the USA. Gaining access to all the different varieties of artificially flavored Oreos shouldn't be one of them. Newfoundland only joined Canada in 49 (biggest voter fraud ever until 2020), and would have preferred independence or Statehood over becoming Canadian. Unfortunately democracy was outlawed in Nfld from 34 to 49 (commission of government) so the people out here never really got to have their say.
In my experience visiting Canada over the years, they believe there are many reasons they wouldn't want to come to the US.
I've been all around the world like Lisa Stanfield, and I've yet to find people as full of themselves as Canadians.
Yes I was aware of that fact. Canada was high jacked 124 years ago, everything since Jan 1901 has been per design and a total fraud and lie.
This is a strange list of questions. The U.S. never separated from Canada, because the countries were never united. The U.S., when it began, separated from England.
Yes, there have been border disputes. It would have been nice to see historical maps, but even in the first link I got only narrative descriptions that have a fair bit of ambiguity.
Has President Trump suggested adjusting the borders? I hadn't heard that, only talking about Canada being the 51st state, suggesting some type of annexation.
President Trump is the one who brought the treaty of 1908 to my attention by mentioning to the former Canadian PM. I guess many missed that.
I did not do in dept look-see but feel free to find old maps.
I don’t know if whether the President should change the border is the right question. In view of the fact that Canada will experience financial collapse if America turns her back on Canada, it’s obvious we are critical to their existing. However the reverse is not true.
Perhaps the question is what is Canada willing to offer America in exchange for not descending into chaos and poverty if America decides to not trade with them any longer?
Personally I would say I have no problem flying red/white/blue however I am not willing to pay a penny for it.
Sounds arrogant maybe but you need to know that the resources of Canada if developed proper is much higher than US.
It would be a win-win.
Resources don't matter much if you don't access them but are, instead, putting carbon taxes on people and businesses. We have enough of that insanity with too many in the USA already and certainly don't need any more of it.
On that note do you know of HWY 83 in Manitoba ? It is designed as a heavy haul road stretching from Canada's artic to the gulf of Mexico.
Yes I can say gulf of Mexico at least until I/we get absorbed by our neighbor hahaha
I would expect nothing less from an American hater from Gay North Dakota.
No need to change the border. It has been stable for generations. Between Washington and British Columbia, the border had long been just a line on a map. Farmers on each side would have a boundary fence along the border and remain good neighbors. A tiny bit of Washington (Point Roberts) is accessible only by road through BC, but this is just a novelty. A day trip into Canada only required the showing of a driver's license; no passport required. Even for overnight stays. Even for fishing trips into the back country. Plenty of Canadians would cross the border into the U.S. to purchase goods with Canadian dollars "at par" with U.S. dollars (they were worth about 90 cents U.S., but the business was strong). A wonderful symbol of national amity is Peace Arch park at the main border crossing of Interstate 5. There is a neutral reservation at the border wherein is erected an imposing white geometric arch, commemorating peace between the U.S. and Canada. U.S. and Canadian citizens could mingle without hindrance. You could watch Canadian TV stations, on which they ran many programs from the UK.
It is nostalgic to think of this, but it is proof that a time of neighborly friendship was once the norm between Canada and the U.S.
Our understanding of this is that possibly there are way to adjust border by 100mi North.
If so around 85% of Canadian population would be pushed North or get absorbed.
By far most industries fall within this distance.
Most farmland,foresty,oil/gas rare minerals incl diamond/gold/silver/cobalt mines does not.
The 49th Parallel is stipulated to be the border, west of the Lake of the Woods.
That’s the most valuable parts of Canada.
The Population Centers and industry aren’t worth all that much without the resources of the North and Canadian Shield.
Without the resources. We’d essentially just be adding even more decaying past their prime urban centers. Along with yet more poorly maintained and thoughtout infrastructure to our bills. With comparatively little to show for it in comparison.
On top of our own poorly maintained and thought out infrastructure. And decaying urban centers. Not to mention the well publicized issues with Diversity both are currently experiencing. Both the imported and homegrown kind.
I agree. This is why I mentioned this.
I guess what I tried to say is that really from US point of view it would have to be all or nothing.