After the Anglo-French War in 176, Montreal fell into the hands of the British, and New France with more than 6, residents, including Montreal, officially belonged to the British Empire. In 1535, Jacques Cartier came up here along the St. Lawrence River after discovering Canada, and named a beautiful hill here as Mount Royal. After the Anglo-French War in 176, Montreal fell into the hands of the British, and New France with more than 6, residents, including Montreal, officially belonged to the British Empire.
Since 185, French and English residents of Montreal have lived in peace. In 1945, the French-speaking residents of Montreal launched a movement to show their outstanding talents in art, science and business. When the movement reached its peak in 196, it was called the Quiet Revolution. 2. the historical evolution of Montreal
Montreal's past is an extremely glorious period in Canadian history, and it also explains many policies in Canada today.
even before France came to Quebec and dreamed of establishing the second French empire, * * * often clashed with Algonkian, Huron and Iroquois living here. Jacques Cartier was the first European to arrive in Montreal, but the first permanent settlement of European immigrants on the island was not established until 1642. Later, people named this place Mount Royal, and the city name probably originated from it.
Montreal quickly became the main market for fur trade with Iroquois. Before the peace treaty was signed in 171, colonies were often attacked.
With the rapid development of fur trade, Montreal gradually became the colonial base and commercial center of the new French Empire. The houses of the past can still be seen in the old city of Montreal.
However, the troubles here have never stopped, starting with the protracted French-Indian War (1757-1763). This war became the turning point of France's sphere of influence in North America, and the British captured Quebec City in 1759, which also laid the groundwork for the final occupation of Montreal.
Montreal became the capital of New France for a short time, and it didn't return to its original town status until Marquis De Vaudreuil's anti-British forces surrendered to General Amherst. The British occupation was interrupted for seven months in 1775, because the American army captured Montreal.
After these accidents, a large number of immigrants from Ireland and Scotland came in, making Manchuria the second largest city in North America. But this development trend is not smooth.
In 1837, the French uprising against British rule failed, followed by a series of exile and execution. In 1867, the autonomous territory of Canada appeared, and Montreal became the main seaport, railway hub, banking center and industrial production center of this new country.
Although the fur trade in Montreal has been declining, by 19, the expanding shipping industry and railways made Montreal the commercial and cultural center of Canada. Immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe who come here to look for jobs have created the diversity of Montreal.
With the influx of European Jews in the 2th century, the ethnic communities in Montreal have also been expanding. After the two world wars, this trend continued, with the influx of immigrants and the rapid expansion of the city, which even made Montreal once a "Sin City". Of course, part of the reason was attributed to the prohibition of alcohol in the United States.
during the prohibition of alcohol in the United States, Quebec became a wine supply place for the whole continent, and the Molson became rich. At the same time, prostitution and gambling are protected by the authorities.
with the transition from Montreal to a manufacturing center, the urban middle class has gradually emerged. In 1911, the population of the city reached 5,, and it doubled in the wave of European immigrants in the next two decades.
In the early 195s, the population of Montreal exceeded one million, and Mayor Jean Drapeau also began to plan the future construction of Montreal. In the early 195s, the population of Montreal exceeded one million. Jean Drapeau, the new mayor of Montreal, made a series of plans to change the old appearance of the city: building a new subway system and underground city, expanding the port of Montreal and widening the sea route with the St. Lawrence River.
During this period, high-rise buildings competed to stand above the city: Place Ville-Marie on the 43rd floor and Tour de la Bourse on the 47th floor. In addition, two new museums were built, and subways and highways were opened in 1966.
Drapeau, known as a fanatic by critics, has made achievements in cleaning up the city and encouraging its redevelopment, and successfully attracted more than 5 million tourists at the 1967 Montreal World Expo and the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, which greatly enhanced Montreal's international reputation. Except for the five years in the early 196s, until the mid-198s, Drapeau was the mayor of Montreal.
Nevertheless, Toronto overtook Montreal and became the economic center of Canada, mainly because Quebec separatist activities dominated Montreal's politics in the 196s. The "silent revolution" triggered by this finally won the French Quebec people a greater say in industry and politics, and established the dominant position of French in Quebec.
The negative impact of this movement is to make foreign investors turn to more stable regional development, which undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to Montreal and aggravated the economic depression in the early 199s, during which poverty became the biggest problem facing Montreal. However, not only did the problem of separatism not disappear with the end of the referendum, but Parti Qubecois, led by separatists, even stepped onto the political stage.
Although the problem is still severe and complicated, the voting results of Montreal residents show that residents firmly support the reunification of Canada. After the rise of high-tech industry, Montreal has successfully weathered the economic difficulties.
in the 199s, Montreal redeveloped its coastal areas and old port areas, and the process of urban modernization began again. Similarly, the business district has been rebuilt in the future modernization and protection plan, and has developed an attractive appearance with both European and North American styles.
no matter how the outside world guesses, today's Montreal is indeed more dynamic and prosperous than before. Continuous development and progress have brought new life to this city with rich cultural heritage.
On May 12th, 26, Montreal was designated as the "Design City" by UNESCO. 3. which country's city is Montreal?
Montreal is located at the intersection of the Ottawa River and the St. Lawrence River in Canada. It was a colony established by France in 1642 and was the largest city in Canada before the 197s. Now it is the second largest city in Canada and the largest city in Quebec. Montreal was originally called "Ville-Marie". Some historians believe that Montreal's current city name comes from Mount Royal. It is a typical English-French bilingual city. It is considered as the "romantic city" of North America because the Gothic church-speaking residents in the city are the majority and reflect the unique French cultural heritage. Montreal is a prosperous international metropolis and the oldest city in Canada with a strong Latin flavor. 4. History of Montreal
After the Anglo-French War in 176, Montreal fell into the hands of the British. New France with more than 6, residents, including Montreal, officially belonged to the British Empire. In 1535, Jacques Cartier came up here along the St. Lawrence River after discovering Canada, and named a beautiful hill here as Mount Royal.
after the anglo-French war in 176, Montreal fell into the hands of the British, and new France with more than 6, residents, including Montreal, officially belonged to the British empire. Since 185, French and English residents of Montreal have lived in peace with each other.
In 1945, the French-speaking residents of Montreal launched a movement to show their outstanding talents in art, science and business. When this movement reached its peak in 196, it was called the Quiet Revolution. 5. Overview of Montreal
1. Montreal, located at the intersection of the Ottawa River and the St. Lawrence River, is the second largest city in Canada with a population of about 3.43 million.
It used to be the largest city in Canada for a long time. In 1967, it hosted a large-scale World Expo and hosted the 1976 Olympic Games. As the largest city in Quebec, Montreal has a majority of French-speaking residents, which embodies the unique French and Chinese cultural heritage and is considered as the romantic city of North America.
It is also one of the oldest cities in Canada. It was founded by French and Chinese about 35 years ago, and then immigrants from other European countries poured in. Therefore, among all the big cities in North America, Montreal has the strongest European flavor.
The logo of Montreal is made up of four small flowers, representing the immigrants from England, France, Scotland and Ireland who first built the city. Looking at the panoramic view of the city, churches of all sizes and styles constitute striking cultural wonders, and the number of them (about 45) even exceeds that of the ancient city of Rome.
In Montreal, you can see a church every block or two. It will be a pity to visit Montreal instead of those famous cathedrals, because when you are inside and outside these cathedrals, you can enjoy architecture, culture, art, history and religion for a moment.
St. Joseph's Cathedral, which stands beside the mountain, is magnificent and reminiscent of Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum in Nanjing. The Notre Dame Cathedral in the Old Town of Montreal is famous for its resplendence. Its beautiful and dignified decoration and murals have the momentum and strength to shake the heart and melt the soul.
Montreal became a sister city with Shanghai in the early 199s, and Shanghai helped to build the China Garden, which has a unique landscape of Suzhou and Hangzhou in its botanical gardens. Montreal does not lack modernization because of its antiquity. Due to the foundation laid for many years, its industrial output value still ranks second in the country, and its industrial status cannot be ignored.
finance and industry and commerce are also very developed. Shopping is also one of the essential items when visiting Montreal.
St. Catherine's Street, St. Lawrence's Street and St. Danny's Street are all business districts with unique features and different styles. If you want to experience the modern style of Montreal, you can take the subway. The architectural style and artistic decoration of many major subway stations have unique charm.
In addition, you can visit the Olympic City, the former site of the World Expo, the old city of Montreal, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Grand Casino of Montreal. Two, the four universities in Montreal Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city in the world. [Li is a very suitable place to study.
There is the oldest English university in Canada, the second largest French university in the world, and one of the cities with the highest proportion of college students in North America. There are four universities in Montreal.
Université de Montréal, located on the north side of Mount Royal, is the best French-speaking university in Canada. Its COTE-DES-NEIGES area is also a good residential area in Montreal.
It used to be a branch of UNIV DE LAVAL in Montreal, and later became an independent university. The campus of Mengda is built on the mountain, and there are two Blue Line subway stations in the campus, with convenient transportation.
The main building of the school was built in the 192s and 193s. It is the masterpiece of ARTDECO architecture and the tallest building on the north side of Mount Royal in Montreal. The entrance requirements of Mongolia University are strict, especially for languages.
Although there are a few English courses, most of the time, the teaching language is French. So there are fewer students in China.
The student mix of Mengda is basically in the form of 1+2. About 3% of the students come from France, France and its territories, and the other 6% are local students in Quebec. Mongolia University has many international academic exchanges and inter-school ties with other famous French universities in the world. It is a rigorous school with a rigorous style of study.
On the south bank of Mount Royal is McGill University, the oldest English university in Canada (actually, it is the main campus of McGill University, and there is a bigger campus in West Island, mainly the Agricultural College). This university occupies the most expensive piece of land in downtown Montreal.
Its main entrance faces McGill Avenue, the central street of Montreal, and the landmark buildings of Montreal, Placeville Marie and Queen Hotel, are opposite. Like the University of Montreal, McGill University was built on the terrain of Mount Royal.
But the most important buildings are at the foot of the mountain, including the Humanities and Arts Building built in 1848 and the MACDONALD BUILDING where Rutherford discovered the nuclear structure model of the atom. Part of the campus in the main entrance of McGill University is beautiful, and it is also a must-visit attraction for tourists coming to Montreal.
The Redpath Museum in the school is the earliest professional museum in North America, and the Royal Victoria Hospital affiliated to the university is one of the largest general hospitals in Canada, where our great proletarian soldier Bethune once worked (unfortunately, no one around me in Canada knows who he is). In the 195s, McGill University's academic reputation was comparable to that of Harvard. Up to now, many materials still call it "Harvard in the North".
Unfortunately, Montreal gradually lost its luster as the largest city in Canada due to the Que independence movement that began in the 196s, and McGill University's ranking dropped year after year due to lack of funds. Finally, in 1995 (it seems to be this year), the title of Canada's first was given to the University of Toronto (the relationship between the two schools is still very bad).
Since then, the ranking of MCU has been declining, and in 1997, it slipped to a ranking that frightened McGill people-the 6th place in the category of doctor of medicine in Canada. Since then, for some reason (I don't know, maybe Quebec * * * and the federal * * * increased funding), McGill University's ranking began to pick up gradually.
finally ranked second in this category in last year's ranking. I sincerely hope that it can return to the first place.