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History of Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island has an interesting history. In 1534 Prince Edward Island was discovered by a French explorer Jacques Cartier. The Mi'kmaq were the natives living on the island when Cartier found it. The Mi'kmaq helped the explorers survive by teaching them how to hunt, fish, and canoe. In 1719 the island was claimed as a French colony. Only twenty-six years later in 1945 Prince Edward Island was claimed as a British colony. In 1851 Prince Edward Island was granted self-government. In 1864 some people met in Charlottetown started talking about forming a country called Canada. On July 1, 1873, Prince Edward Island became the seventh Canadian province. In 1997 the Confederation Bridge was finished connecting Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. Prince Edward island has had many historical events take place.

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