Download or read book The History and Government of the United States and Canada written by J. M. Klein and published by 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States and Canada have become beacons of democracy around the world. This book explores the two nations' histories from colonies to world powers, as well as the ways their governments have been structured. Readers will learn about the importance of checks and balances, limited government, and civic responsibility in both countries. They will gain a deep understanding about what it means to be a citizen of such representative democracies, and how that compares and contrasts to citizenship in other areas of the world. Fact-filled sidebars, primary sources, and breathtaking photographs support this learning experience.
Download or read book Your Country My Country written by Robert Bothwell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-09-22 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canada: land of hockey, terrible weather, unfailing politeness-and little else, as far as many Americans are aware. For Canadians, the United States is seen as a land of unparalleled opportunity and unparalleled failure, a country of heights and abysses. The straitlaced country in the north could hardly have much to tell about its powerhouse of a neighbor to the south, eh? Not so, according to historian Robert Bothwell. In this witty and accessible book, Bothwell argues that the shared history of the United States and Canada reveals more about each country than most would suspect. Your Country, My Country takes readers back to the seventeenth century, when a shared British colonial heritage set the two lands on paths that would remain intertwined to the present day. Tracing Canadian-American relations, shared values, and differences through the centuries, Bothwell suggests that Americans are neither unique nor exceptional, in terms of both their good characteristics and their bad ones. He brings this contention down to the present day by examining Canadian and American differences over such questions as universal health care in domestic policy and the Iraq war in foreign policy. What happens in Canada often reflects what has happened in the United States, but by the same token, what happens in Canada signals what could happen in its American neighbor. From whatever direction, this innovative volume contends, Canada's story illuminates America's-and vice-versa.
Download or read book The Origins of Canadian and American Political Differences written by Jason Kaufman and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-02-16 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do the United States and Canada have such divergent political cultures when they share one of the closest economic and cultural relationships in the world? Canadians and Americans consistently disagree over issues such as the separation of church and state, the responsibility of government for the welfare of everyone, the relationship between federal and subnational government, and the right to marry a same-sex partner or to own an assault rifle. In this wide-ranging work, Jason Kaufman examines the North American political landscape to draw out the essential historical factors that underlie the countries’ differences. He discusses the earliest European colonies in North America and the Canadian reluctance to join the American Revolution. He compares land grants and colonial governance; territorial expansion and relations with native peoples; immigration and voting rights. But the key lies in the evolution and enforcement of jurisdictional law, which illuminates the way social relations and state power developed in the two countries. Written in an accessible and engaging style, this book will appeal to readers of sociology, politics, law, and history as well as to anyone interested in the relationship between the United States and Canada.
Download or read book Learn about the United States written by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2009 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Learn About the United States" is intended to help permanent residents gain a deeper understanding of U.S. history and government as they prepare to become citizens. The product presents 96 short lessons, based on the sample questions from which the civics portion of the naturalization test is drawn. An audio CD that allows students to listen to the questions, answers, and civics lessons read aloud is also included. For immigrants preparing to naturalize, the chance to learn more about the history and government of the United States will make their journey toward citizenship a more meaningful one.
Download or read book The History and Government of the United States written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book America written by Robert Mackenzie and published by London ; Edinburgh ; New York : T. Nelson. This book was released on 1882 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The History and Government of the United States written by Jacob Harris Patton and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Canada and the United States written by David Thomas and published by Peterborough, Ont. : Broadview Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Deeply substantive, thoughtful, up-to-date, and lively. For anyone wanting to understand the differences and similarities between these two countries, and the reasons behind them, this is the place to start." - Kent Weaver, Senior Fellow in Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution
Download or read book A Short History of the State in Canada written by E.A. Heaman and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise, elegant survey of a complex aspect of Canadian history, A Short History of the State in Canada examines the theory and reality of governance within Canada's distinctive political heritage: a combination of Indigenous, French, and British traditions, American statism and anti-statism, and diverse, practical experiments and experiences. E.A. Heaman takes the reader through the development of the state in both principle and practice, examining Indigenous forms of government before European contact; the interplay of French and British colonial institutions before and after the Conquest of New France; the creation of the nineteenth-century liberal state; and, finally, the rise and reconstitution of the modern social welfare state. Moving beyond the history of institutions to include the development of political cultures and social politics, A Short History of the State in Canada is a valuable introduction to the topic for political scientists, historians, and anyone interested in Canada's past and present.
Download or read book Policy Transformation in Canada written by Carolyn Hughes Tuohy and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2019-04-08 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canada's centennial anniversary in 1967 coincided with a period of transformative public policymaking. This period saw the establishment of the modern welfare state, as well as significant growth in the area of cultural diversity, including multiculturalism and bilingualism. Meanwhile, the rising commitment to the protection of individual and collective rights was captured in the project of a "just society." Tracing the past, present, and future of Canadian policymaking, Policy Transformation in Canada examines the country's current and most critical challenges: the renewal of the federation, managing diversity, Canada's relations with Indigenous peoples, the environment, intergenerational equity, global economic integration, and Canada's role in the world. Scrutinizing various public policy issues through the prism of Canada’s sesquicentennial, the contributors consider the transformation of policy and present an accessible portrait of how the Canadian view of policymaking has been reshaped, and where it may be heading in the next fifty years.
Download or read book Local Government in Canada written by Sir John George Bourinot and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local government has played a vital role in shaping Canadian society and democracy. In this classic work, John George Bourinot provides a detailed history of the development of local government in Canada, from the early colonial period to the turn of the twentieth century. He examines the evolution of municipal institutions, the role of urbanization and industrialization, and the challenges that local governments faced in adapting to changing social, economic, and political realities. This is an important and informative book for anyone interested in Canadian history and politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Canada and the United States written by John Herd Thompson and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors argue that despite a shared continent and heritage, ambivalence has always characterized relations between the two countries - an ambivalence stemming from differences that Americans underestimate and that Canadians overstate. Thompson and Randall begin with the century in which Canada was a pawn in the relations between the United States and Great Britain. They consider the years until World War II, during which Canada and the United States erected many of the bilateral institutions and mechanisms that govern their relationship in the twentieth century. The authors then explore the World War and Cold War alliance based on economic interest and shared anti-Communist that made Canada part of a "new American empire." The years from 1960 until 1984 most merit their subtitle, Ambivalent Allies, as it was then that this continental consensus fragmented. In 1984 the relationship was restored as Canada's Conservative government embraced the United States with an ardour that stunned a Canadian body politic nurtured on the milk of anti-Americanism. The authors consider the economic and social dimensions of the relationship, from Canadian responses to the increasing weight of the U.S. cultural presence, to the archaic stereotypes through which Canadians and Americans understand each other. They conclude that while Canadians have been obsessed with the United States, Canada has been a matter of consuming disinterest to the United States public and to most of its leaders. Despite the oft-repeated platitudes about a "special relationship" between the two countries, the authors maintain that what is striking is the extent to which U.S. policy toward Canada conforms to U.S. policy toward the rest of the world. For its part, Canada's preoccupation with the United States has shaped Canadian national policies. Any apparent contemporary trend toward consensus and convergence between the United States and Canada, they conclude, must be viewed through the lens of two centuries of ambiguity and ambivalence.
Download or read book Local Government in Canada written by John George Sir Bourinot and published by Franklin Classics. This book was released on 2018-10-14 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book A Comparative Study of the United States and Canada written by Rachael Midori Ward and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States has taken a largely hands-off approach to federal cultural support throughout history. Compared to other countries, the U.S. has played an indirect role in its support systems, favoring methods like tax incentives over direct financial support. When it comes to the history of federal cultural policies, the U.S. has experienced heightened periods of support and attacks on what the level of federal intervention should be. There are trends of heightened periods of support occurring during economic or social crisis moments and used as an additive tool to another issue. Culture support in the U.S. has largely been a reactionary response to other issues. However, in the wake of a global pandemic and renewed racial justice movements, some are looking to see how our nation can think progressively about its engagement with the people. The U.S. plays a rather indirect role in federal involvement with the arts and cultural sector. However, as the last two years have highlighted, many inequitable and structural practices leave many in the sector unable to pursue creative careers without more federal intervention. Similarly, while there is still current bi-partisan support for arts and culture support in Congress, there is still a level of unease about the support and longevity of the support. Currently, federal support is minimal and primarily tied to relatively small-budget quasi-government granting agencies that practice federalism. Similarly, there is a level of mistrust of continued long-lasting support because of an increasingly partisan political environment coupled with governments lacking acknowledgment of the impact and validity the sector and its practitioner have in the country. By examining the historical and current rationales behind federal cultural policy involvement between Canada and the United States, this study aimed to understand and explore the feasibility of policy adaptability from Canada to the U.S. Through interviews with Canadian and American cultural policy scholars and advocates, this study explored current federal intervention rationale, calls for change, political attitudes, and equity in policy in each nation. By the end of the study, federal intervention at the federal level in Canada was outlined as a strong desire for Canadian choices for Canadians. Historically rationale was and still is largely centered around cultivating and protecting Canadian identity separate from its English roots and American neighbors. On the contrary, the American rationale for intervention appeared to be less concrete than Canada. For example, several rationale points were made that culture was good for a community and served economic benefits. However, policies did not reflect those ideas as clearly as Canadian policies reflected their rationales. American calls for change were more expansive and numerous, calling for increased communication and awareness of the sector's impact on the nation and how other policies impact the field. When it came to looking at the adaptability of policies from Canada to the U.S., adaptability seemed dismal because of Canada's general political acceptance and reasoning towards government intervention compared to the U.S. However, policy convergence may still be possible. Referenced by both Canadians and Americans, Canada's work with its indigenous populations was presented as an avenue for further study. The American participants were much more focused on change that made sense for American issues rather than focus on cultural policies or federal structures that could be transferred from Canada to the U.S. As a result, the U.S. is primed to be in a period of progressive change to look holistically at the how the sector can be interwoven throughout the federal government and how it has a place as an economic tool to benefit communities across the nation.
Download or read book Homelands and Empires written by Jeffers Lennox and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this deeply researched and engagingly argued work, Jeffers Lennox reconfigures our general understanding of how Indigenous peoples, imperial forces, and settlers competed for space in northeastern North America before the British conquest in 1763.
Download or read book The History of Canada written by Scott W. See and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2001 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second largest nation on earth, Canada, with its overarching geography of over one million bodies of water, endless prairies, frozen reaches of the north, and awe-inspiring mountain ranges, holds many stunning lands. Though often portrayed by the American media as a pale reflection of the United States, Canada, as displayed here, has a truly complex and intricate image. The political struggles of the past and present and the clash over issues of ethnicity, race, religion, language, and culture are just some of the details that mark this country's unmatched uniqueness. From the earliest contact between Amerindians and Europeans to the early 21st century, this history draws the reader into the drama that is Canada.
Download or read book The Rise of Canada from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 written by Charles Roger and published by Nova Snova. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first chapter of The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation, the history of the province while under French rule is rapidly traced, and the history of the New England Colonies dipped into, with the view of showing the progressional resemblance between that country which is now the United States and our own; in the second chapter the reader obtains only a glance, as it were, at the American war of independence, when he is carried again into Canada and made acquainted with the many difficulties in spite of which Upper and Lower Canada continued to advance in wealth and civilisation; in the third chapter a history of the war between England and the United States is given with considerable minuteness; and the fourth chapter brings the reader up to the termination of that extraordinary period of mis-government, subsequent to the American war, which continued until the Rebellion, and has not even yet been altogether got rid of.
