5 facts about Canada

1. Ottawa is it's capital
2. English and French are the two official languages.
3.It became a country in 1867. It had four provinces which were Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
4. O Canada is the anthem.
5. 9 984 670 km squared.

World War I

World War I was known as the war to end all wars. It started when Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated on June 28th 1914. He and his wife decided to inspect Austrian-Hungarian troops in Bosnia. Serbian Nationalist Gravilo Princip assassinated Ferdinand and their wife when their car was open. It stopped at a corner on its way out of town. One month later on July 28th, the country was at war. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.

American civil war

The American civil war began in the spring of 1861 and ended in 1865. Confederate forces threatened the Fort Summer held in Charleston South Carolina. The anti slavery caused seven states to secede an form a union. Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina and Tennessee joined after the first shots were fired. $620 000 of 2.4 million soldiers were killed and millions more were injured.

Halloween

Halloween is a holiday that's celebrated on October 31st. It's where kids go trick or treating and get lots of candy and dress up.

Canada Day

Canada Day, formerly known as Dominion Day, is a day to celebrate the anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. Back then it only had four provinces. Today it has ten provinces and three territories. Celebrations take place throughout the country. Parades, festivals, barbecues and fireworks are some of them. Lots of people wear red and white on this day or paint their faces with these colours.

In Quebec, Canada Day is known as Moving Day. Many home leases start on July 1st and last exactly one year. 

In Newfoundland, July 1st is known as Memorial Day. This commemorates the heavy loss of life in the Newfoundland Regiment on day 1 of the Battle of the Somme during the first world war. The morning of July 1st is somber. Flags are flown at hslf mast and memorial services are held. 

Fourth of July

Independence Day, also commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States of America that gained independence on July 4th 1776 during the American Revolution of the legal separation of the 13 colonies from Great Britain. We celebrate it with fireworks, parades, barbecues and carnivals and other things. 

Here are 5 facts about New Year's

1. It is celebrated on January 1st.
2. Some people count down the seconds until that.
3. When the clock struck midnight people shout "Happy New Year!"
4. A lot of people make resolutions.
5. A lot of people invite friends and family to have the party.