In 1900, many people still thought of Canada as a British dependency, not as an independent nation. As the twentieth century unfolded, however, there was a gradual shift from British to American influence. Throughout the century, Canada had something of a "love-hate relationship" with the ...

Hometown Hero: Sir Isaac Brock and the Battle of Queenston Heights Growing up in the Niagara Region of southern Ontario is filled with rich historical benefits. There are numerous landmarks of Canadian history, such as the Welland Canal, the Canadian Falls, and the Royal Canadian Henley or Henley...

Since the United States became a nation, it has fought eight major wars. The war of 1812 with Great Britain was one of the three wars that did not end in unmistakable victories. It was tragic in its loss of life , money, and property. In 1812 Madison gave into widespread pressure for war ...