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Nova Scotia Prohibition Movement
1,671 words... n question. Several interesting points do emerge from this plebiscite of those who did vote. The Maritimes and Manitoba emerged as strongly in favor of prohibition, whereas Western Canada was moderate and Quebec vehemently opposed. (23) 'Wet or Dry' voting patterns seemed very strongly influenced by ethnic origins with cities voting wet and rural areas voting dry. (24) Prohibition was once again thrust into the arms of the provinces. Several small bills were introduced in the years 1900 to 1...
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Gun Control In Canada
1,077 wordsGun Control is an important issue to Canadians in today's society. Canada has both provincial and federal legislation that restricts the sale, purchase, and use of different kinds of firearms. The United States, on the other hand, do not have federal or state bills restricting the possession or use of firearms, only local laws exist there. A firearm consists of any barreled weapon from which a shot, bullet or other missile can be fired and that is capable of causing serious bodily harm or death....
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Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia
3,194 wordsCanadian Temperance groups began to rally for prohibition during the 1840 s and 1850 s. It was not until after World War I began in 1914, that the temperance groups support for prohibition grew. A need for grain for the armed forces was viewed as a major catalyst for Canadas Prohibition Law. Although Canadas Prohibition Era only lasted two years from 1917 to 1919, it created the stage for many historic successes and failures in Canada. This paper looks at the emergence, successes, and failures o...
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Gun Control Laws Gun Control Legislation
2,147 wordsGun Control in Canada Gun Control is an important issue to Canadians in today? s society. Canada has both provincial and federal legislation that restricts the sale, purchase, and use of different kinds of firearms. The United States, on the other hand, do not have federal or state bills restricting the possession or use of firearms, only local laws exist there. A firearm consists of any barreled weapon from which a shot, bullet or other missile can be fired and that is capable of causing seriou...
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Crowned Emperor Haile Selassie Halie Selassie Ruled Ethiopia Nobly Ras
2,849 wordsThere is no understanding to modern Ethiopia without a grasp of Haile Sellassie's life. Selassie would prove to be one of Ethiopia's most noble leaders. He pushed education for his people. He made a valiant effort to drag Ethiopia out of its stagnant state of unpaved roads, minimal schools, very little education, and views on international affairs. He looked and carried himself like a king. The Ethiopian Emperor traditionally took the title of King of King, Lion of the Tribe of Judah as a title....
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Game Of Basketball M C
2,406 wordsInventor of Basketball Theres no such sport more convenient or accessible than basketball. It is fun, practical, and affordable. Its also a common and healthy alternative to electronic entertainment. However, such a great sport could not come about by itself. There was an idea behind it. And behind that idea was a man, Dr. James Naismith. James Naismith was born near Almonte, Ontario on November 6, 1861. He was the eldest son of Scottish immigrants John and Margaret Naismith. His family moved to...
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Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia
3,231 wordsRise and Fall of Prohibition in Canada Though all the winds of doctrine were let loose to play upon the earth, so Truth be in the field, we do injuriously by licensing and prohibiting to misdoubt her strength. Let her and Falsehood grapple; who ever knew Truth put to the worse, in are and open encounter. - Areopagitica Canadian Temperance groups began to rally for prohibition during the 1840 s and 1850 s. It was not until after World War I began in 1914, that the temperance groups support for pr...
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