... or Niagara Falls New York, others sailed across Lake Erie to Ontario from ports like Erie, Pennsylvania and Sandusky Ohio (World Book, 21). Once slaves reached Canada, they were free from the prosecution mandated by the Fugitive Slave Acts (Compton's,7). The runaway's on the Underground Railroad traveled by ... Mennonites and also 7 Protestant denominations. The Quaker leader Thomas Garrett is reputed to have helped over 2,700 slaves escape to freedom (Compton's,7), he was once arrested and fined 5,400 for helping slaves escape (National Geographic.com). Every one can recognize Harriet T...

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"We must cherish our inheritance. We must preserve our nationality for the youth of our future. The story should be written down to pass on," stated Louis Riel. This quote was said by the heroic Metis leader. He was the ... the time. The Metis were getting mad at the government and wanted to stand up to them. Therefore, they set up a provisional government and made Louis Riel president. Once Riel was president, he didn't want the Metis to suffer anymore and made a List of Rights, (The Great Names of the French Canadian Community). This will now give ... Metis were having a hard time without t...

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... German troops and mountainous terrain. Despite all these factors, Canadians advanced up the spine eventually making it to Orotono where they emerged victorious once again. The victories in Italy demoralized the Italian people and helped to push the Italians out of the war, which proved to be ... saw a new and important role for women. Women contributed to both air, naval, and land efforts. They now did jobs that were once limited to males. Aside from this, teenage males made large sacrifices and helped contribute to numerous battles. Canadian government members and factories helped with ....

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... , it is legal for provincial governments and casinos to offer bets that cover more than a single game: for instance, parlays on several games taking place on the same night, or future bets on who will win the stanley cup, are allowed. However, a new bill that is currently being debated could allow each CA province to make a decision on whether or not ... 14th,2014 NBA commissioner Adam Silver says in New York Times op-ed sports betting should be brought into the mainstream and out of the underground. Professional sports leagues that once professed zero tolerance for gambling are moving s...

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... airports. That's exactly what our nation is doing right now, observing every one with an extremely cautious eye and that's good because we"re just being careful to avoid possible future attacks. After the attack, I had to make a flight over to Canada and the new policies were very limited for customers. They were being very harsh to everyone. Some of the ... in airport and abroad during flight, and all baggage were carefully checked item by item when entering the U.S. By being this strict, I don't think terrorism would have the chance they once had on attacking us. If I was a terrorist,...

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... thinking why do we need this we've been using the successful telegraph system for 30 years but the telegraph system is out of date and the telephone is the future I believe. The telegraph uses dot and dash Morse code and is limited to sending and receiving only one message at a time; the reason the telegraph can only send and receive ... your will be able to purchase a telephone at the bell telephone company. You will also need to run a small wire from the telephone poles outside your house to your phone. Once the wire is connected all you have to do is call the Bell telephone company a...

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... viewed as highly as it is today, by the rest of the world. Although Canada is seen as a relatively peaceful country, it has already proven itself to have a credible army once in a battle that no one will soon forget. With an army of over 15 000 men with a new outlook on military tactics and what seemed like a limitless supply of artillery ... to go through with this plan and handle all of the machinery. One of the many things Canadians took away from Vimy Ridge was a sense of National Pride. What was once a place classified as just another British colony stood out independently. This ba...

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... and trading with other countries instead of Britain. They are moving away from their mother country and expanding their options. NAFTA has proved to be a solid foundation for building Canada's future prosperity and causing an economic growth that can help Canada them govern themselves instead of dependent of Britain. NAFTA is an example of Canada's independence from, and its ability to ... Freedoms, Canada would be very different then it is today. Canadians would be still living in a selective and segregated society to the point that where another war could happen. Trudeau once said "Ca...

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... . Because of the obvious benefits of working for the government over a privately owned corporation, it is inevitable that more employees will flock to federal positions. As a result, in the near future Canadians may suffer a shortage of skilled employees in the private sector, meaning less money for taxpayers, and less tax money to shell out to the federal employees. Secondly, one of ... , there is a doctor shortage which threatens the stability of the system. The budget cuts were enacted to reduce the massive debt which the state accrued over the last few decades (once the Canadian dolla...

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... . Cloning techniques can change medical science forever, changing the way people look at healing certain illnesses, but there could be negative affects to this like creating new viruses or biowarfare. Once cloning is perfected, there will be a huge multi million dollar business up for grabs, laws for this is needed to prevent genetic discrimination by anyone from employers to insurance policies ... in biowarfare. Medical science can not only cure diseases but create viruses and use them in bio-warfare as the quote says; the next time may not be an accident. Once they've perfected cloning...

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... way up to an average of 3.2 degrees. A huge problem that is starting because of the temperature increasing is Rain, snow, sleet and hail storms are becoming more erratic. What was once considered exceptional weather patterns, are now becoming more and more common. Robert Tremblay, research director of the Insurance Bureau of Canada stated that the storms that used to appear every ... come up with different solutions, but to really follow through with the plans, unlike what is happening now. If we continue on this path there will not be a very bright future to look for....

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... home to easily portray a picture in their minds as if they were witnessing what Catherine experiencing. The letters justifies the possibility of having new beginnings in Upper Canada and a successful future that can be created for the people back in Europe. Catherine's letters can be said to have a big contribution to Canada's history. The first reason why Catherine's "The Backwoods ... . Since the letters are written in first person and in an informal way, it is very convincing for the readers back home. They could easily relate to Catherine who was once like them living in Europe curio...

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... looked at as a "steady increase " (2010 Statcan). With that said even though the number of male police officers is greater than the number of female officers today, in the near future the two numbers will be similar and equal. According to Statistics Canada (2011), there are about "15 percent " of women who are in the federal law enforcement agencies. Also "at ... force. Since the number of female police officers in Canada is still low according to Statistics Canada, the female aboriginal police force statistics are almost untraceable and there was only once source that stated "There ar...

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... the Nuclear Arms Race; as the United States peaked in weapons manufacturing, the U.S.S.R soon followed suit. Not only that, but when the United States ceased or slowed weapons manufacturing, the U.S.S.R once again followed suit. In a hearing to the State Defense Committee, former general Levan Sharashenidze stated that Russia could not "systematically prepare for war if [we] intend to show the world ... , leading us not to the road of prosperity but rather the road to Armageddon. Unless we wake up and realize a change must occur within our politicians and our bureaucracy, our future will...

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... for their actions. Their only divine retribution would be an early grave. Second hand smoke contains about four thousand chemicals and toxins, most of which are deadly (Gary McCuen 74). Once a cigarette is has been put out, second-hand smoke remains in the environment. It can cling to your clothes, hair, as well as the air around you. It is still ... television. Manufacturers are no longer building lighters and ashtrays into seats on cars, airplanes and trains. The Canadian government is on its way to a smoke free Canada. In the near future the Toronto Star predicts that smoking will no...

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... and a renewed determination to establish their place in society. They could remember those who lived in the ancient ways, could put their remembrances to paper, and pass them on to future generations of Indians with the use of English. Through a variety of channels, Native Americans still affirm their cultural heritage. Native Americans have accepted the task to stay tied to their ... culture, to practice sacred ceremonies, to protect sacred and tribal lands, and to speak in a unified voice while preserving tribal identities. The silence the United States Government and others once hope...

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... to end prejudices and leave their ancient manners behind. "Here individuals of all nations are melted into a new race" Dickinson declares, he even goes on to visualizing a possibility of America's future under this new identity as being an influential nation, "One day cause great changes in the world."(Document H) John Dickinson was one of the early wise men, he gave English ... on this powerful nations protection, way of life, and fashion as seen during the Anglicization Period in history. When unity was hinted, nobody noticed it, or chose to ignore it. Once these thirteen colonies rea...

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... provincial governments while defending the unity of Canada against regional interests (CITE). He is exceptionally one of the greatest men that has ever lived - changing Canada, and Canadians for a brighter future. Generally, he wants all Canadians to live a more liberal life, manifested with multiculturalism and delivering bilingualism everywhere in Canada. What Trudeau was in for, he never knew - it was the ... society - politically, socially, culturally, religiously, and economically. Trudeau's role takes political ruthlessness, a willingness to turn the country almost on its ear - an...

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