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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_TorontoHistory of Toronto - Wikipedia

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   Timeline of Toronto history. Ontario portal. v. t. e. Toronto was founded as the Town of York and capital of Upper Canada in 1793 after the Mississaugas sold the land to the British in the Toronto Purchase. [1] For over 12,000 years, Indigenous People have lived in the Toronto area.

2. www.britannica.com › place › TorontoToronto - History, Capital, Canada | Britannica

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   The Toronto region remained in British North America after the founding of the United States during the American Revolution, after which several thousand United Empire Loyalists resettled in southern Ontario.

3. historyoftoronto.ca › blog › was-toronto-ever-partWas Toronto Ever Part of the United States? The Surprising ...

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   Apr 16, 2024 · Although Toronto is now a Canadian city, at one point in history, it did belong to the United States. In the late 18th century, during the American Revolution, Toronto, then known as York, was captured by American forces and included as a part of the United States.

4. thefactfile.org › united-states-by-statehoodList Of 50 States In Order Of Statehood - The Fact File

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   Apr 12, 2022 · State Date (admitted or ratified) 1. Delaware: December 7, 1787 (ratified) 2. Pennsylvania: December 12, 1787 (ratified) 3. New Jersey: December 18, 1787 (ratified) 4. Georgia: January 2, 1788 (ratified) 5. Connecticut: January 9, 1788 (ratified) 6. Massachusetts: February 6, 1788 (ratified)

   Serial	State	Date (admitted Or Ratified)
   1.	Delaware	December 7, 1787 (ratified)
   2.	Pennsylvania	December 12, 1787 (ratified)
   3.	New Jersey	December 18, 1787 (ratified)
   4.	Georgia	January 2, 1788 (ratified)

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5. historyoftoronto.ca › blog › the-fascinating-andA Brief History of Toronto Canada

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   Apr 16, 2024 · Toronto, originally known as York, was founded in 1793 as a British settlement in what was then known as Upper Canada. The city quickly grew, becoming the capital of Upper Canada in 1796. Throughout the 19th century, Toronto experienced significant growth and development, attracting immigrants from all over the world.

6. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › articleToronto | The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Mar 17, 2013 · Published Online March 17, 2013. Last Edited March 11, 2022. Toronto, Ontario, incorporated as a city in 1834, population 2,794,356 (2021 census), 2,731,571 (2016 census). Toronto is Ontario’s capital city, Canada’s largest municipality and the fourth largest city in North America ( see also Largest Cities in Canada by Population ).

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   Is Toronto a city?

   • Toronto is Ontario’s capital city, Canada’s largest municipality and the fourth largest city in North America ( see also Largest Cities in Canada by Population ). It is made up of the former cities of Toronto, North York, Scarborough, York and Etobicoke, and the former borough of East York.

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   When did Toronto become Canada's largest city?

   • In the second half of the 20th century, Toronto surpassed Montreal as Canada's largest city and became the economic capital of Canada and one of the most multicultural cities in the world. In 1998, the Province of Ontario amalgamated the metropolitan governments and its suburbs into one unified municipality.

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   How many people live in Toronto Ontario?

   • Toronto, Ontario, incorporated as a city in 1834, population 2,794,356 (2021 census), 2,731,571 (2016 census). Toronto is Ontario’s capital city, Canada’s largest municipality and the fourth largest city in North America ( see also Largest Cities in Canada by Population ).

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   How did Toronto become a city?

   • They were dissolved by an act of the Government of Ontario, and formed into a single-tier City of Toronto (colloquially dubbed the "megacity") replacing all six governments. The merger was proposed as a cost-saving measure by the Progressive Conservative provincial government under Mike Harris.

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8. www.britannica.com › place › TorontoToronto | History, Population, Climate, & Facts | Britannica

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   Toronto is in Canada. It is the capital city of the province of Ontario. It is situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario and forms part of the border between Canada and the United States.