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    The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), officially founded in 1881, marked a significant milestone in Canadian history. At the time it was legitimately formed, no one could have ever imagined the evolution and progression that it has made to present day. Over the past 150 years, the CPR has underwent and endured its fair share of sacrifices. However, there are countless reasons why the CPR should be viewed, remembered, and revered as a successful project. Throughout this essay, numerous topics, from

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    “I have nothing but my heart, I have given it long ago to my country.” These are Louis Riel’s last words before his execution. Two themes that have been debated is whether Louis Riel is a traitor or hero to the Métis. There have been many controversial figures throughout Canada’s history, but Louis Riel is one of the most controversial figure. His perspective on how he dealt with manner is still debated today. A key aspect discussed today is why Riel is a hero to his people; the Métis. Louis Riel

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    The Fabians believed strongly in the importance of the re-organization of Society by creating local governments and working for the extinction of private property. They desired “municipalization of Land and local government” according to the Fabian Parliamentary League’s Tract, The True Radical Programme (1887, p. 7). By giving power to local governments, the Society felt national wealth could be better circulated and citizens could be better represented. This radically modern notion is expressed

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    Why Are Teachers Crazy?

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    their hot bl appearance or the fact they are rich and give you money. However the characteristic that all existing teacher had noted to have is that they are not mentally sane in the head. This can be proved by the three teachers of SIr John A macdonald, Mr. Boghossian, Mrs. Velez and Mrs Peza. First and foremost, Mr, Boghossian has to be the most insane teacher to ever be born. This can be proven by how he will randomly stop speaking english in class, how he dances for no reason and

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    provide better protection for the country. John A MacDonald states that the unification of the colonies will give B.N.A. a greater step in advance of the American. The external causes had the most effect for confederation. If America didn’t believe they had a Manifest Destiny and if Britain still wanted to keep B.N.A., then a confederation won’t be needed. The political deadlock between Canada West and Canada East will eventually resolve. John A MacDonald will no longer fear the Americans, therefore,

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    leadership of Canada’s first Prime Minister John A. Macdonald. During his time in power, Prime Minister Macdonald needed money to hold on to seats in Parliament, especially in Ontario and Quebec and devised a plan with Sir Hugh Allen who was a very wealthy individual in order to receive funding

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    John A. Macdonald wanted to create a new country under the name of Canada. He wanted an entire dominion from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and even to the Arctic Ocean. He wanted this country to be unified. The country of Canada came to be as a result of leaders negotiating

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    Your new puppy has been active and playful, and gazing into his eyes makes your heart melt. Now, his first checkup has the veterinarian taking an intense and lengthy listen to your puppy’s heart. The doctor concludes this auscultation with the pronouncement that your puppy has a heart murmur. Before you feel your own heart sink with dread, it is important to understand how common, and often harmless, a puppy’s heart murmur is. (Reference 1) American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation: Diagnosing

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    Men are the breadwinners, while women domestically chained as “Mother says…I cannot do housework unless I do it in my own house”. This speaks to the notion that women were envisioned to be limited to a maternal and private sphere. Furthermore, when women move forward into the public sphere they are met with the sweating system. The sweating system definition itself defined as “a condition in which the remuneration is quite disproportionate to the amount of work done”. It is because of this that

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    Globalization has caused extreme change on the Cherokee ways of life, institutions, customs and traditions. The Cherokee people are incorporating more and more of their past traditions in to their institutions way of life in a means of trying to preserve them in this every changing world. Once a culture of people that held high their beliefs and way of life was nearly an extinct culture after the European, and colonization forced these people out of their land. It is important to see look at the

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