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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In 2009, statistics demonstrated that 138 Canadian soldiers had been killed in the Afghanistan War. ... Firstly, realism (in the context of International Relations) is defined as prioritizing security and national interest without necessarily making social reconstructions and morals an important factor in their decision making. ... From a realist perspective, it is important to consider the true depths of a nation's decision to engage in war. ... Cooperation within states is also an important factor within liberalist tendencies. ... There were 24 Canadian deaths on the events of 9-11, whi...

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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 The Stamp Act, however, was repealed in 1766, on the 18th of March and "though the Act and the colonial measures to annul it had excited fears on both sides of the water the most important cause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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"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation." ... After the end of the civil war in England, and the restoration of King Charles II, England closed its grip on the colonies. ... On the eve of the revolutionary war the political situation in the American colonies was still fairly stable. ... The War of Independence was just that, a bid for independence. ... Though ther...

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These events are mostly arguing how Canada was an independent nation from a political and military perspective. ... Some considered this battle the turning point of World War I. ... After all of this debate Canada later decided to go to war with Britain, but by the time Canada had come to that conclusion the war was already over. ... This is one of the most important documents in Canadian history in regards to gaining independence. ... By the many events that occurred, militarily and politically, Canada has proven to be independent. ...

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Also, because of their help in the war, it gave men and others alike a new depiction of women. ... In cause of this women were regarded as a force to be proud of by the middle of the war (Martin, 2009). ... Seeing both the pros and the cons of their work in the war effort, women faced conflicting emotions after and during their eye-opening experience in World War 1. ... Overall, World War 1 is the first most noted event that showed women's advancements that gained a new perception of them and lead them to take the road to fight for more equality. ... Wynne stated that she is determined...

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The Boer War was the first event to, in reality, launch the French Canadian Nationalist Movement because Quebec was inherently against fighting a war for England. ... Despite opposition from Laurier and his native province, Canadians did go to war. ... Unfortunately for Laurier, while present division had been abated through the use of "reasonable compromise as a solution" to events such as the Naval Crisis, the emotions that had been aroused for a second time since the Boer War were too powerful for the public to forget quickly. This event served to strain relations between Laurier and th...

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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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Regional and cultural differences were important and thus colonies wanted to maintain these practices at its highest priority. ... This played an important role in the forming of our political structures that represent a multitude of views today. ... We don't see wars today among provinces and the fight to conquer more territory. ... For the French, this stems back from many years during the events that led to the formation of Canada. ... Their views are tainted from historical events that have shaped Canada, the region of Québec specifically. ...

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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 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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Some historians attribute the 1837 rebellions within the wider context of the French and American Revolutions, asserting that these events are intimately related as the struggle for independence gained momentum on this side of the Atlantic. ... It is important to understand that in light of the dramatic events of not only the American Revolutionary War, but also the French Revolution that the events of the rebellions of 1837-38 cannot be seen without understanding that the right of citizens to participate in the political process, as epitomized with the French and American Revolutions, as indi...

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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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The United Nations (UN) in 1942 implemented operations for peacekeeping in the United States, which was first used in World War II as a military action. ... They discuss the important role that negotiations play in the UN missions. ... Intervention by troops is important because the innocent villagers view them, as a type of "savior" (Clark 4). ... In the same way, peacekeeping troops have started co-existent relationships, which provide companionship to the countries at war. ... It is important to remember that the locals in Africa, or any third world area do not have much to live or look...

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Quebec was originally colonized by the French, but surrendered to the English after the French and Indian Wars and Treaty of Paris in 1763 (Quebec Separatism, 2011). ... In behalf of these events, the rivalry between English and French was created. ... Another important reason for which Quebec separatism is still an issue, is in consequence of Quebec heritage. ... One of the most important actions of the Parti Québécois was Bill 101, which made French the only and official language of Quebec, therefore making Quebec, Canada's only official French speaking province (Quebec & ...

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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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The melting of the Arctic ice caps has become a worldwide concern, not only in terms of the environmental risk that this event represents, but most importantly, it has been transformed into a global political, social and economic priority, taking into account the proficient resources such as oil, diamond, gold, uranium among many others that are located under the frozen Arctic Ocean. ... As the melting of the Arctic became a global preoccupation, scientists and scholars have attempted to attribute a clear definition to this event. ... The most important aspect that should be accentuated under...

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It was an important development in the building of the democratic socialist movement in Canada. In the larger sense this seemingly isolated event had been building for many years and a wide set of circumstances contributed to the strike ranging from international stresses to local fustrations. Internationaly the European situation was a stressor, the Great War had only just ended and the revolution in Russia was still occurring. The situation at home had been altered by the war experience. ... Economic and social pressures pent up by the war were now being released into society. ...

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All I can say is 'go ahead and bleed' but it's more important to keep law and order in this society than to be worried about weak-kneed people who don't like the looks of... ... With the entire country watching, the events of the FLQ and Montreal continued to unfold. ... Everything was pointing to FLQ becoming a significant influence to the people of Quebec, Trudeau knew this couldn't happen.So on October 16th 1970 he invoked the War Measures Act which "suspended basic civil rights and liberties. ... " The War Measures Act basically declared any members/sup...

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