The War of 1812, which was known to many people as the forgotten war, originated in Europe, where just like the Americans, many others were fighting for their independence. The War of 1812 steamed from the European wars of the French Revolution and their successors, the Neopoleonic Wars. France and ...

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 Canadians & The Blackstone Valley John J. Barron Ethnicity in Massachusetts Wed. 12:30 The French have a lengthy history on this continent. The French became interested in the "New World" in 1524 when...

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's Impact on America At the peak of Britain's rule, it was thought that the sun never set on the British Empire. Many were trapped under its wing of protection and dare a country stand up to Britain and face the consequences. In 1755 the last of the great conflicts be...

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...

The Last of the Mohicans, a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper in1826, details the lives of French, English, and native Americans during theearly American colonial period. Set in North America, the novel discussesthe conflict among races and nationality: English battling against theFrench ...

Effects & Consequences of Early European Contacts on the Native Peoples of Eastern North America In this writing I will attempt to describe how early contacts with the Europeans effected the Native peoples of North America. I will also try to analyse if it effected their ...

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...

Quebec-General information Quebec is an important province of Canada with a population of around 7, 487, 200 according to current statistics. The significance of this province lies both in its size and its interesting rich history. Majority of Quebec population is composed of French speaking p...

Quebec has always been trying to maintain it's cultural identity. I this essay, I will try to outline the reasons why has this always been the case, and its direct link to French-Canadian nationalism. The path that leads to separatism is a long and winding one. The French saw Confederation as the on...

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...

From the time Samuel de Champlain first stepped foot on Canadian soil to the Jesuits setting up permanent missionaries on the First Nations land, it was evident that New France\'s colonization would not be easy. After many failed attempts at creating a settlement along the St. Lawrence River, it was...

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'...

Sir Guy Carleton was an extraordinaire of foreign relations. Carleton came to Canada at a difficult time, when the French were just getting over the defeat of the Conquest. When Carleton became the Governor of Quebec, he introduced the Quebec Act. This Act ensures religious freedom and land entitlem...

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 Micmac The Micmac natives were one of the first inhabitants that arrived from Asia to the North American continent. They crossed Bering Strait, which was covered by the last glaciation, approximately 30,000 years ago. Upon the settlement of the continent, the Micmac finally settled in the M...