The war of 1812, an unnecessary war fought between Great Britain, United States, and France, was partly a result of the successes of Napoleon and his French army. ... One tactic of the English was to restrict trade between France and any countries allied with France. ... The Americans had been supplying many needed goods to France. ... So Britain wouldn't take over France? ... We see this through, Napoleons history, he would gain control and he would just want more. ...

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History Extra Credit Essay It has been said that,Early United States foreign policy was primarily a defensive reaction to perceived or actual threats from Europe.? ... In 1778 America signed an alliance with France saying that they would help France defend the Western Indies during times of war in exchange for their helping the United States gain it's freedom. France called for our help because the British were attacking the West Indies. The Democratic Republicans wanted to honor the treaty because they were Pro-French. Although America owed France for it's Independents, Was...

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The very beginning of the British history was not so promising. ... Much later what seems to be a stream of back luck will lead to Norman Conquest, which will give a beginning to long and very tangled relationships with France. ... At that point of the history Brits were fighting for their national independence with fire and swords, now they do it with the help of politics. ... By that time, Britain finally becomes a decent rival for such pioneers of exploration as France, Spain, and Portugal. ... Brits are famous for their love to travel: they gladly praise Spain for its beauty, Germany for...

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The French, who generally opposed the British citizens and English in general, even contributed majourly to this war, provided that conscription should not take place. ... Many French Canadians revolted against the possibility of conscription, due to their non-loyalty to Britain and their origin France. ... Aside from the war, as a contribute to Canada's growing independence this decade, we can reflect upon, and give our thanks to the trans-continental railroads, which is/was a majour player in our country's history, by providing the prairies as a source of income and work for newe...

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The span between the years 1750 and 1776 were tumultuous times in the history of the American colonies, in which the population of the colonies went from being loyal citizens of the British empire, to having the bond so strained that the colonies broke away violently. The events of this time period, such as the French and Indian war, and increasing tension with Britain regarding its policies regarded the colonies served to help form a sense of unity and identity, although strained at times because of local differences and an unwillingness to cooperate at certain critical junctures. ... Eve...

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History Essay During the late 1800's Britain and other major world powers travelled the globe for more land. ... The two major countries that were colonizing Africa were Britain and France. Britain started from north and south, while France started from east and west. ... France backed off and Britain continues, but she never completed her dream of conquering Africa from "the Cape of Good Hope to Cairo"- Rhodes, because Germany and Belgium had already occupied parts of central Africa. ...

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The terms of this definition are not only applicable to many events throughout history, but also specifically connectable to many of civilizations most notorious revolutions. ... In the French Revolution of the late 1700's, there existed a strong economic divide between the rich and the poor. The majority of the people lived impoverished while the French elites, most of which were aristocrats of the Monarchy lived much more privileged lives. ... If there is an existed struggling and helpless public, who is discontent with its situation, and doesn't see leader as legitimate force to i...

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As we had discovered the fascinating history of the American Revolution we can find a lot of reason of why the colonist were so anger with the Parliament and want to free from the kings government. ... Also it is good to recognize that the triumph was thanks to France who supports our troops when it was no more provisions for them. ... II According to Elli's assertion that the revolutionary leaders were "the greatest- generation of political talent in America history, I'm agree. ... But because they were always involved and participated on those event that make the American History...

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The British Empire reached its peak at the beginning of 20th century, comprising over 20% of the Earth's land surface and more than 400 million inhabitants, being the largest empire in history. ... During the Seven Years' War (1756-1763), Great Britain obtained territorial gains at the expense of France. With The Treaty of Paris (1763), France recognized British dominion over Canada, but the British returned to the French the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. ... French ports were blocked by the Royal Navy, which gained a major victory against the French and Spanish fleet at the ...

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One of whom was Bede whose Ecclesiastical History of the English People is the most momentous source of information about the period (Abrams et al 3). ... Again, marriages among the French and English caused cultural crossovers including conversations between servants and masters. By the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries though, English authors began to write for those who did not understand French and Italian. English was becoming more of the spoken language and French were a second language (Abrams et al.10). ... In Middle English the inflection system was weakened, and a large number of w...

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In July of 1942, news reports of the killings were aired in London, however, nothing came of it because the reports were in French. ... Finally on June 12, Britain, Holland, Belgium, and France accepted the refugees. ... We as a society, must realize that the Holocaust, as the most infamous and disgraceful time in all history, must therefore be the most highly studied. ...

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The Americans would take the Western flank closest to Cherbourg while the British operated to the east on the approaches of Caen-Alencon, France. The logisticians had loaded ships in the United States for direct discharge on to the beaches of France. ... Because the re-supply route would run all across France toward Germany, the invading force would have to have an adequate road network that would meet the demands of a rapidly moving force. ... A total of 39 Divisions were slated to participate in the invasion comprised of 20 American Divisions, 14 British Divisions, 3 Canadian Divisions...

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The summer of 1776 was a harrowing time for the British colonies in America. Open warfare with the mother country had erupted a year earlier and the future was filled with political and military uncertainties. In this tense climate, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia with the intention o...

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The Catholics had extensive help from the British enemy and powerful leader, king Louis the 14th of France. The Irish rebellion was lead by wolf tone while Britain was fighting in the French Revolutionary war. ... + 1803 1848 Another brief Catholic Rebellion when much of Europe were rebelling 1880 to 1890 Disturbances in the countryside by Catholic farmers, lead by Charles Stewart Parnell 1882 Phoenix park murders when the British governor of Ireland Lord Fredrick Cavandish was stabbed to death The Catholics were seen as bigger traitors because they refused to fight for Brit...

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In July of 1942, news reports of the killings were aired in London, however, nothing came of it because the reports were in French. ... Finally on June 12, Britain, Holland, Belgium, and France accepted the refugees. ... We as a society, must realize that the Holocaust, as the most infamous and disgraceful time in all history, must therefore be the most highly studied. ...

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The ideas behind the revolution mainly about the proclamation, Britain's financial problem's and so on. It was when George became the king in 1760. So as years went by it dropped down to 1763 is when the proclamation was in palace. Mainly the point was about the trading points with three parts, as...

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Olivier Mourgue was a French interior designer who created the futuristic sets for the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Also, for the first time in history everyday objects, such as soup cans, became the main subject for a painting or piece of artwork. ...

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Olivier Mourgue was a French interior designer who created the futuristic sets for the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Also, for the first time in history everyday objects, such as soup cans, became the main subject for a painting or piece of artwork. ...

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One cannot talk about one of the darkest times in Britain's history without talking about the battle that precedes it. ... According to "A World At Arms", Britain had a geographical advantage compared to other countries like France. ...

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The French philosopher Jean-Francois Lyotard has focused completely on the statement "the fetish of the new" concluding that "A work can become modern only if it is first Postmodern". ... Post Modernism is sometimes thought of as anything after modernism, but it is hard and selective about the history of the definition "Modern", as the modern movement itself was in fact about other movements, it is a reoccurring trend. ...

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