The History of The Canadian Flag

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The History of The Canadian Flag
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Do You Think This Was the first Flag for Canada?
Many flags have been flown at different times in
Canada in different areas.
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St. Georges Cross

• Carried by John Cabot in 1497 when he reached the
  east coast of Canada.
• He was from Italy but sailed for England.
• It is present in many provincial flags and arms.

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Fleur-de-Lis

• Flown by the French when Canadian land was
  claimed for the King of France.
• Was used until the Treaty of Paris in 1763 when
  Canada was ceded to England.
• Reappeared in Quebec Coat of Arms in 1868.
• Became Quebecs provincial flag in 1948.

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Scottish Flag
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Royal Union Flag (Union Jack)

• Became the flag for the British Empire in 1708.
• Has St. Georges Cross, St. Andrews Cross and
  the Scottish flag
• Became the flag for British Canada in 1759.

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Canadian Red Ensign

• Combined the Union Jack with the Canadian Shield
  of Arms
• Variations of this were flown from 1870 to 1965.