Introduction In this paper, I will be trying to determine whether the Official Languages Act (OLA) is an adequate reflection of the French/English relations in Canada. By examining what the purpose of the Act is and also by examining the relationship of French and English in Canada, I will try to co...

French- English Colonization There were absolutely many differences in the way that the French and English colonized. Because England was to self-centered about their individuals than to worry anything about their colonies to the point you see France had sufficient time and occasion to coloniz...

The French and Indian War was the beginning of the American Revolution. During this war, tensions grew to an immense degree, especially when the British found out that the Americans were secretly trading with their enemies the French and the Spanish. Also, when the British issued the Proclamation of...

The French and Indian War In the 1750s, bitter rivals, France and Great Britain, fought over the territory in the Ohio Valley area of the Continental America colonies. They sought alliances with the Native Americans, established forts to secure land, and reignited the conflicts of interest long ...

The French and Indian War caused the American colonies to become more unified as Americans and more distant from Britain, due to differing political, economic, and ideological relations after the war. Throughout the war the colonists wanted to head west to get away form British control. After the wa...

Document Based Question 1Question: After the French and Indian War, the separation of colonies from England was inevitable. To what extent do you agree?The struggle between France and England for North American sea power and colonial rule ended by the French and Indian War. The war began in 1754 i...

The French and Indian war had important, immediate effects on the colonies and their English mother country. Obviously, it meant great land acquirements for both American settlers and the English government. What Britain did not realize, however, was the problems this new territory would create. N...

When the Europeans came to America, there were fur-bearings animals everywhere. The best quality of furs came from the north, the reason why, is because in the north the animals needed a thicker coat to protect themselves from the harsher winter. The Indians were only hunting the fur-bearing anima...

Love him or hate him, Pierre Elliot Trudeau\'s presence could not be ignored. He dreamed of a united Canada and boldly challenged those who would stand in the way with media worthy quips like, \"Just watch me.\" His national dream forced at least two generations of children to spit and swear their w...

On July 1, 1867, celebrations occurred nationwide as confederation passed and Canada became an independent country. With the uniting of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, the Dominion of Canada was created. Obtaining the right to confederation was a long and difficult process. In Septem...

In the years 1793-1810 war with England and France was avoided. America was at a time where they had to choose their friends from their enemies. By doing so they tried to avoid war. The reason was because they had an enormous debt to pay. The war between France and America was avoided because of th...

Warfare: An American Dynasty What is an American? Furthermore, what makes an early American? Early Americans included, obviously, people of British decent that traveled here to colonize and start what we now know as America. But also, the term early American refers to French and Spanish colonist...

The Manitoba schools issue, the Boer War, the construction of a Canadian navy and the proposed reciprocity treaty with the United States were all issues that provoked emotional debates between French Canadians and English Canadians. French Canadians were fighting to preserve their culture outside Qu...

Samuel de Champlain was born in 1567, in the town of Brouage, Saintonge, on the Bay of Biscay in France. Very little is known of his family, other than his father was a ship-captain. Fairly early in his life, he joined the army and became quartermaster for the cavalry. Then, in 1599, Samuel'...

The parti Quebecois had a huge impact on Canada as a nation because they suggested that the future of Quebec was to be independent. After World War One the controversy between English and French speaking Canadians arose again. There was a feeling of urgency and word of a referendum; they wanted to...

The author has made a strong point of mentioning how Canada has been a prime example of the rights revolution. Throughout his lectures he discusses the importance of Canada and rights, and how other nations learn about rights by learning about Canada. Using the history of Canada in order to shows th...

Does Democracy encourage ethnic conflict? Examples from Sri Lanka and Canada: This essay explores the connections between democracy and ethnic conflict in...

The idea of any separation movement is an emotional one, and the secession movement by the Canadian province of Quebec is no exception. Quebec is a primarily French-speaking province of 7 million that has been frustrated with being part of the primarily Anglo Canada. It has held two independence r...

If Quebec were to separate, this would certainly have a devastating impact on Canadian society. What many upholders of the separation issue do not realize is that Quebec's needs as a province are being met by Canada's current federal system. The fact that Canada is bilingual is its greatest attribu...

Viewed by some as a savior, and others as a traitor, Louis Riel, \"The Father of Manitoba,\" nevertheless became the voice of the Métis people during an unstable time in Canadian History. From 1869 to 1885, Riel was the political (and quite possibly spiritual) leader of the Métis and their struggl...

After many years of fighting with the French and their Native allies the war is finally over. We have claimed Canada and almost all of North Americas. We have taken Florida from the Spanish whom is an ally of France. Although we signed a treaty with the Spanish allowing them to keep possessions o...

Conflicts occur everywhere in the world. The war in Iraq is one example of conflict between the people of Iraq and Americans. Many innocent lives are lost. World War One is a very big conflict between the countries of Europe. There are many battles of World War One. A very important battle is the Ba...

Sir Wilfred Laurier believed that the role of government was not to force action in one direction but to remove barriers to citizens', efforts to achieve personal and social improvement. His fifteen years of government, 1869-1911, were among the most vigorous in Canada's history as confede...

The Battle Of Vimy RidgeIn the past 100 years 25 major events in history have helped shape Canada into the fine country it is now. The battle of Vimy Ridge stands out among them. People from non-Canadian countries went to this battle as French, British, and others came back from the war Canadian her...

Economic Overview As an affluent, high-tech industrial society, Canada today closely resembles the US in its market-oriented economic system, the pattern of production, and high living standards. Since World War II, the impressive growth of the manufacturing, mining, and service sectors has transfor...