Defining moments in Canadian history Canada has been a nation for 136 years this July first and there have been many important points in her history. Three of these stick out as defining moments in Canadian history, the patriation of the Canadian constitution, the creation of the CBC and Ca...

Canadian and American Political Systems Democracy is defined as a form of government for the people by the will of the majority of the people. Many countries have democratic governments however, these governments can be very different in design and function. This is displayed in comparing Cana...

The Royal Proclamation Act of 1763 was issued by the British government in the name of King George III to prohibit settlement by British colonists beyond the Appalachian Mountains in the lands captured by Britain from France in the French and Indian War/Seven Years' War and to end exploitative purc...

Prostitution Prostitution is an issue which has caused controversy cross-culturally and historically and which has many individuals reexamining the logistics of it. If prostitution is decriminalized it will become economically profitable and feasible for not only the prostitutes, but also wes...

Issue of Gun Control and Violence The issue of gun control and violence, both in Canada and the United States, is one that simply will not go away. If history is to be any guide, no matter what the resolution to the gun control debate is, it is probable that the arguments pro and co...

Issue of Gun Control and Violence The issue of gun control and violence, both in Canada and the United States, is one that simply will not go away. If history is tobe any guide, no matter what the resolution to the gun control debate is, it is probable that the arguments pro and con will be much ...

Canada vs America The controversy over Canada and America, and who takes after whom has been around for many years. Canada and America are puzzles, two countries that are home to millions of people, living in relative comfort and health. We both have become nations through the help of each ...

The United States actions during WWII Many people question whether or not the United States did as much as they could have to stop the killing of so many people in Germany during WWII. I think that the United States did all that they could during the War even though thousands of people had to ...

Violence in Canada vs. America Have you ever asked yourself why is it that Canadians hear about most of the crime in America, but the Americans never hear about any crime in Canada? Canadian cities have been traditionally safer and less vulnerable to "crime waves" than American neighbo...

Good Morning Recently the United States Congress has been debating whether or not to declare that English is the national language of the United States and that all instruction in public schools is in English. There is no question what the language of this country is, it is irrefutably Englis...

Citizenship in the World Merit Badge (Prerequisites) 1. (a) Citizenship is, as defined my Merriam Webster is the quality of an individual's response to membership in a community. A person can become a citizen of the United States by more than one way. A citizen of the United States is a nat...

GUN CONTROLGun Control can be called the 'acid test' of liberalism. All true liberals must favor stricter gun controls. After all, doesn't the United States have the most heavily armed population on the earth? Are we not the world's most violent people? Surely these facts must be at least casu...

Should Jefferson be Impeached? Thomas Jefferson is widely known for his accomplishments of being the third president of the United States (1801-1809) and author of the Declaration of Independence. He was one of the most brilliant individuals in history. His interests were boundless, and all of h...

There are three things which are important to keep in mind when considering the American phenomenon. One is its size (huge), the other is its history (short but eventful), and the third, diversity, is both a result of the first two and a contributing factor in shaping the United States' unique role...

Physical Characteristics of Mexico Mexico's Geography, Topography and Climate It is estimated that Mexico has an area of nearly two million square kilometers, commonly defined by several regions: Central, Western, Northwestern, Baja California, Baja California Sur and the Northeastern Region...

Gay Marriage Marriage: the ceremonial binding of two people into one couple. Historically marriage has been the institution were a man and woman join together in the promise of love. Now days the traditional view of marriage is being changed by gay and lesbian couples demanding the same r...