Firstly, in canadian history one important event that is significant to Canada is the Battle of Vimy Ridge. ... As a result of this victory during World War One, Canada won a seat as a separate nation at the peace talks after war. It was turning point in the war for the Allies and for Canada as a nation. ... Lastly, Vimy Ridge gave Canada a seat at peace talks after war. Secondly, in canadian history another important event that is significant to Canada is The Statute of Westminster. ...

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The war of 1812 is an extremely important historical event which shaped the way our nation is today. ... Although there were a few initial causes of the war, it is important to note and keep in mind that amongst those causes territorial conquest was also intended. ... The war of 1812 was such an important historical event, that many historians began writing several books about the war. ... The essay will be based on research done from numerous other sources, which will all have their important historical data, including economical, militaristic, political and as well as from the peoples pers...

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The French and Indian War took place between 1754 and 1763. ... At the conclusion of the war the colonies had nearly twenty thousand men that had been taught the ways of war. The events that took place during the opening clashes of the French and Indian war were very influential towards the colonists, and laid the foundation for their later rebellion. ... The curse of intercolonial disunity present from early days had continued throughout the French and Indian War. ... It was important that the colonies put aside their differences and unite even during the French and Indian War when they were...

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One can make the claim that America values were practiced without due interference by explaining several key events prior to 1763. ... The English Civil War was a radical time period in which England suffered tremendous hardships. ... Another important idea that the English Civil war created for early Americans was the sense of isolationism. ... Another major event that helped determine that American values were left untouched was the French Indian War. ... Once the French and Indian war was over, everything changed in American and these events helped shape America for the future. ...

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Canada's Effort Overseas World War Two was a horrific event that lasted many years and it left a legacy of death and destruction. ... Canada played an important role in some major battles fought by the Allies. ... The victories in Italy demoralized the Italian people and helped to push the Italians out of the war, which proved to be very important because there would be one less army for the Canadians to have to fight. ... The beginning of World War II saw a new and important role for women. ... The Canadian effort was another important event in Canadian history that helpe...

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Ross) It is no question that the battle of Vimy Ridge is viewed as one of the most important battles in Canadian history. ... Vimy Ridge was a very important event in history, there is no questioning that. ... Instead of starting a war with the British over their independence Canada did the smart thing. ... After World War 1 was over America set up the Treaty of Versailles. ... The battle of Vimy Ridge will forever be imprinted on the minds of Canadians as a great loss, but more importantly a great victory. ...

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Every individual has an unique history, and at any given age, an individual's identity is formed by the events that they have experienced. ... According to Statistics Canada 2013, Canada's biggest trading partner is now the United States, while Britain has become Canada's third important trading partner. ... The act is important because it ended the need for British approval of amendments to Canada's constitution. ... Canadians would be still living in a selective and segregated society to the point that where another war could happen. ... These key events define Canadians...

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It included important social welfare prolusions like family allowances which was introduced in 1944, old age pension which was made back in 1927, and health and worker's insurance. ... Total war is when a nation's full financial resources are devoted towards the war. ... Many historical events occurred while Mackenzie King was still in power, helping Canada become more independent. ... During World War II, King declares that Canada joined the war with voluntary efforts to help Britain. Canada helped win many important battles such as, D-Day in Normandy and the battle of Scheldt. ...

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The British defeat of France in the Seven Years" War in 1763, however, soon saw many changes occurring in the colonies. ... These various Acts were very large contributors to the outbreak, or "need" for the American War of Independence. ... The Stamp Act, however, was repealed in 1766, on the 18th of March and "though the Act and the colonial measures to annul it had excited fears on both sides of the water the most important cause the threat of immediate colonial rebellion were removed" . ... This supposed riot was resultant of the ascending hostility between the British and the A...

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The events took them in opposing directions, yet united them in their hopes. ... The American war for independence can be dated back to times of the British victory in the French and Indian War. ... But the cost of the war had greatly enlarged Britain's debt. Moreover, the war generated substantial resenment towards the colonists among English leaders, who were not satisfied with the financial and military help they had received from the colonists during the war. ... The war had an equally profound but very different effect on the American colonists. ...

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The events took them in opposing directions, yet united them in their hopes. ... The American war for independence can be dated back to times of the British victory in the French and Indian War. ... But the cost of the war had greatly enlarged Britain's debt. Moreover, the war generated substantial resenment towards the colonists among English leaders, who were not satisfied with the financial and military help they had received from the colonists during the war. ... The war had an equally profound but very different effect on the American colonists. ...

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True patriot love in all thy sons command. Why does this line appear on our national anthem? Why do we have a national anthem? Is it because we are not patriotic enough or maybe because we do not know our history? I don't think so. In "The Death of History Is Bunk", by Patrick Watson, he goes o...

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The Second World War created an atmosphere of instability, suspicion, and fear, which blanketed the entire western world. ... Thousands of Japanese Canadians were interned during the war without one ever being charged with any crime. ... This only proves the consulate's desire to acquire information about a country it was currently at war with. ... This is quite relevant to the interpretation of this information, for if the reader is to accept this opinion at face value it is important to prove he is in fact an expert. ... It is hard to judge the credibility of a paper that has not be...

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These events simply reinforced in the minds of most Canadians their hatred of the new tax. ... Mulroney also got the Canadian army involved in the war with Iraq in 1991. Many Canadians opposed the war but Mulroney felt that Canada should help the United States in their attempt to remove Saddam Hussein from Kuwait. The war was successful and Canada played a small but important role in the effort to contain Iraq from taking over the oil wells in Kuwait. Mulroney's last important initiative once again involved the Canadian constitution. ...

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Indeed, it seems as though the Japanese community has learned to interact with Canadian lifestyles while maintaining important social and cultural values. ... The Anti-nuclear movement ties in with the spirit of peace Japan maintains, having been excluded from any military activity since World War II. ... Peace and security efforts have become an especially important area of cooperation between the two nations. ... This takes the form of various programs and events in Japan. ... Such opportunities for youth mobility are consistently promoted by the embassy in the form of various events and f...

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Dependency Theory Over the last hundred years many events and situations have occurred throughout the world which have affected not only the areas that they took place, but because of industrialization, media relations, politics, and economic factors, have affected the world as a whole. ... Events that take place in very influential countries, such as the United States, also have a tendency to make a larger impact on other countries because more relationships are tied through them. ... Education is also very important at this stage in order to keep the skills of workers and management ver...

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But a new study of family upheaval by sociologists Paul Amato of the University of Nebraska and Alan Booth of Pennsylvania State University underlines some important distinctions. ... Sometimes when they are unable to resolve their conflict, the warring parties may join together to focus attention on another family member as a way to avoid dealing with the real problem. ... Make sure you give important medical information to the other parent. ... The World Situation e.g. war and unrest, especially where this seems imminent; the state of the planet. ...

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Throughout my essay I will be discussing the roles of three extraordinary women in Canada's history and how they struggled to overcome the barriers to achieve the significant experiences that they accomplished: Emily Murphy, the first woman judge in the British Empire, and the important position she had in the Persons Case, Agnes Macphail and the struggles she had as Canada's first female to be elected into Parliament and the career of Kim Campbell, Canada's first female Prime Minister of Canada. ... The Persons Case was a substantial event in Canadian history. ... She didn...

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The war also resulted in the CBC becoming international with short-wave service. ... As they were the first to inhabit the land, they ultimately deserve the right to be informed and voice their opinion on Canadian events. Another important development of the CBC was the opening of the Northern Service during the 1950s. ... The service not only provides content in English, French and Inuktitut but also gives listeners the opportunity to participate in events that concern the country as a whole. ...

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Introduction: The United States of America is located in North America between Mexico and Canada. The capital city of the entire U.S.A. is Washington D.C. The common language spoken there is English, but there are many people with different ethnic backgrounds who speak different languages...

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I. INTRODUCTION The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration describes its purposes as fourfold:  It seeks to admit immigrants, foreign students, visitors and temporary workers who enhance Canada's social and economic growth;  It resettles, protects and provides a safe haven for refugees;  It helps newcomers adapt to Canadian society and become Canadian citizens; and  manages access to Canada to protect the security and health of Canadians and the integrity of Canadian laws. Consistent with its multicultural ethos, Canada seeks to both ...

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