This long-lasting war was a battle between Great Britain and France. ... Great Britain looked to the U.S. as a source of supply also but had more suppliers than France did according to the text book (Exploring American History pg.286). Moreover, the U.S. was France's major source of supply, the British passed the Orders in Council. The Orders in Council were laws forbidding American ships to enter French controlled ports. ... Or as another example when France put up a blockade against Great Britain. ...

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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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There are many events in Canadian history that have contributed to the changes in Canada over time. ... Firstly, in canadian history one important event that is significant to Canada is the Battle of Vimy Ridge. ... This was the reason why they were sent to capture Vimy Ridge from the Germans and were successful, a place where both France and Britain had been defeated by German defences during the beginning of World War One. ... Given these points, The Statute of Westminster is one of the most significant events in canadian history. Thirdly, in canadian history the final significant event is...

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The role and importance of Africa to the British soon changed though do to imperial competition with France and Germany. ... The scramble for Africa really has its beginnings in the late 1860's but does not began to fully take off until the 1880's when Britain, Germany, France, and to a smaller degree Italy begin to stake their claims. ... The scramble for Africa primarily starts as French and German policies of expansion become apparent. ... At this point Britain was un-encumbered as France was with major concerns about Germany decide to go in and occupy Egypt so as to ensure the ca...

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Many Canadians today see The battle of Vimy Ridge as the birth of their nation and a defining moment in Canada's history. ... The Canadian's troops and soldiers did something that the French and the British troops could not do. For example, the French were an utter failure. ... The Canadian troops accomplished something that the British and French troops could not achieve, successfully fighting in Vimy Ridge. ... Many consider the Battle of Vimy Ridge to be a turning point in Canada's history because it helped Canada be a distinct country on its own. ...

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France was a predominant figure in the trading and exploitation of African slaves, in the ten years spanning 1720-30 French ships took over 85,0008 enslaved Africans to the plantations in the Americas. ... In scenes mirrored across Europe over this period in history the majority of the wealth generated from the slave trade was held by a capital owning elite in France, one family that prevailed in this industry was the Montaudoinsm's, a trading family that alone were responsible for the sending of 357 ships to cultivate slaves to be used in plantations across the Americas10. ... The centra...

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Great Britain has been dominant industrial maritime power of the nineteenth century, it has played a leading role in parliamentary democracy developing, and in literature and science advancing. The British Empire at its zenith stretched over one fourth of the Earths surface. With its 59,647,790 peop...

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How is it that Napoleon, one of the best military leaders in all of history and ruler of the powerful French empire, was ever defeated? As history has shown, empires come to ruins because of the many factors they deal with maintaining control. ... Not only is this not entirely true, but it is just a way to avoid work on the history Napoleon made. ... This decree stated that Great Britain was placed under French blockade; not by sea, but by all France and French-controlled land. ... It demoralized his army and his citizens in France, plus it showed the world that the French were not invincible...

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English history is wrought with bouts of war, famine and chaos and near destruction of all British livelihoods. ... England has been a force to be reckoned throughout most of its history in all categories of life. ... The colonization of the original 13 colonies of modern day USA influenced the creation of the most technologically advanced, economically fueled, and politically savvy superpowers in history. ... In essence, the United States involvement alongside England, France, and the Soviet Union was inevitable. ... Such attacks, as those in Northern Africa, Italy and France were all con...

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The Great War of 1914 also known as World War 1 was one of the bloodiest wars in history that killed millions of people and happened for many reasons, some of the reasons haven't even been found. ... The United Kingdom, Russia, and France called their alliance Triple Entente and Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy called their alliance Triple Alliance (Document 3). ... Britain and France at the time had claimed a majority of foreign countries for trade. ... Because of that big gap, Germany and Austria-Hungary did not have as many reliable resources as Britain and France. ... World War I w...

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In Southeast Asia, the French created French Indochina, consisting of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The French made Christianity prominent in these countries. They did not take Siam as it was a good buffer state between British India and French Indochina. ... There were many differences that influenced later history. ... When a rebellion sparked in both countries, the French were outnumbered to control them. ...

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Response When studying the history of the European Empires, it must be assessed as to why they collapsed in such a short amount of time. ... The French Union (the new name for the Empire) of 1946 is a clear example of desperation to keep the Empire together with its indissoluble unity.1 The matters of France, its overseas territories, and associated states and territories, which was the new concept for Indochina (simply because they underestimated the ongoing insurgency to French imperialism), were mostly now part of metropolitan France. ... The French control was assured through the President...

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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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They were met with fierce resistance and in the ensuing nine months, the Turks, during a campaign that would result in 252,000 casualties, would repel Australian, New Zealand, British, French and Indian forces. ... The young men of the day had had drilled into them by history, legend, verse, story and song that real nationhood is forged in battle. ... Thousands of Australian and New Zealand soldiers had died, and thousands of other Allied troops from France and Britain also died. ... Then in reflecting on history, Churchill said "History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it!" For New...

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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 Mongols, built the largest land empire in history in the 1200's. ... By the early 1700's, the British, French, and Dutch had colonized much of eastern North America. ... During this period, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, divided up nearly all of Africa. ...

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France emerged as the most powerful country in Europe. ... England France, Spain and Sweden were considered great powers. ... King Louis XIV of France ruled from 1661 to 1715. ... The second was France Prussian war (1870-71). ... Great Britain, France and Russia formed triple entete (1907). ...

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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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Nationalism is the belief that one should be loyal mainly to their nation, that is to the people with who they share a culture and history rather than to a king or empire. ... The nations involved were Great Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, and Germany. ... The Direct Rule used by the French ruled more directly than the British and removed the traditional rulers. ...

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British North America Thirteen colonies in 1776 came together to revolt against its British rulers in what was to be named in history as the American Revolution. ... After France was beaten and Britain took control they left many of the laws and way of life constant, thus the northern population were not as angry towards their British rulers. ... The population growth was phenomenal, so much in fact laws and Acts were being questioned, seeing how they were meant and aimed towards the older French fashions, new English inhabitants sought for a change. ... Upper Canada was tapered into B...

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India's modern history begins in the 14th century when European nations began to flex their imperialistic muscles in the Middle East and Asia. The Portuguese, French, Dutch, and English were all competing for their own part of India. ... The French arrived in the middle of the 17th century, signalling the beginning of militarization. Within 100 years, the French were a spent force and the British possessed the most efficient military machine in the subcontinent. ...

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The Laurier Era lasted from 1896 to 1911 and was a monumental time in Canadian history. ... 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. ... French Canadians continued to believe that the best way to assist the Empire was to reduce its external liabilities, and therefore that the physical defense of Canada should be the focus. ... The Bill was met by opposition from both English imperialists and French nationalists. ... In conclusion, the Boer War, the Naval Service Bill, and...

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The Great War that involved many European countries was one of the most violent and destructive wars in European history. ... (Brinton, 284) Realizing that Germany may be too powerful, both France and Britain were committed in restoring the balance of power once again. ... In addition, nationalism also drove France and Britain into the alliance system because the two nations wanted to interfere with Germany's growth and restore the balance of power. (Farrar, 121) France and Britain were also nervous about their own nation's national security. ... This led to France and Britain's...

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The Great War that involved many European countries was one of the most violent and destructive wars in European history. ... (Brinton, 284) Realizing that Germany may be too powerful, both France and Britain were committed in restoring the balance of power once again. ... In addition, nationalism also drove France and Britain into the alliance system because the two nations wanted to interfere with Germany's growth and restore the balance of power. (Farrar, 121) France and Britain were also nervous about their own nation's national security. ... This led to France and Britain's...

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