Despite the argument that in the beginning of the 1900’s‚ Canada’s immigration policy was the most unrestrictive one‚ compared to those of other nations‚ from a history student’s point of view in 2007‚ the "Open Door Policy" seems to have been quite selective about who it allowed entry into Canada. The fundamental factor that made the Canadian immigration policy a major hindrance to many types of people who wanted to emigrate was the prejudice with which the Canadians developed many beliefs. One
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On August 4th 1914‚ Belgium’s ports were close to the British coast and German control of Belgium would have been seen as a threat to Britain. In the end‚ Britain did not to ignore the events of August 4th 1914‚ when Germany attacked France through Belgium. Afterwards‚ Britain declared war on Germany (source). There were many events that led Britain to declare war on Germany. One of the reasons was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to begin with. The second would be the alliances
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Bismarck’s Foreign Policy 1871-1890 Events 1873 Formation of the Dreikaiserbund 1878 The Congress of Berlin 1879 The Dual Alliance 1881 The renewal of the Dreikaiserbund 1887 The Reinsurance Treaty. Key point: Diplomatic genius guided by the principles of keeping France isolated and remaining on good terms with both Austria and Russia. Introduction: Bismarck had defeated each of his enemies – Denmark‚ Austria‚ and France – in isolation. He realised that a powerful united Germany could not
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Bismarck’s Foreign Policy Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) ruled Germany’s foreign policy from 1871 until 1890. He won over Prussia’s elected representatives by unifying Germany‚ first the north (1866) and then (in 1871) the whole of ‘Lesser Germany.’ In 1870‚ the French government blundered into a conflict with Prussia. By declaring war‚ the French fell into a trap that the Prussian king’s chief minister‚ Otto von Bismarck‚ had carefully laid for them. War against France‚ the ‘traditional enemy’
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Current Issues in US Foreign Policy Within the term of each and every presidency‚ both the President and his staff make several crucial decisions regarding the the United States and its relationship with other nations. On the surface‚ such decisions may seem simple to make. However‚ this is not so. Many variables must be taken into account before each accord. Currently‚ several conflicts exist‚ ultimately which will need to be dealt with by President Obama and his administration in the coming months
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Foreign Policy As we approach the next Presidential election the topic of American foreign policy is once again in the spotlight. In this paper‚ I will examine four major objectives of U.S. foreign policy that have persisted throughout the twentieth century and will discuss the effect of each on our nation’s recent history‚ with particular focus on key leaders who espoused each objective at various times. In addition‚ I will relate the effects of American foreign policy objectives‚ with
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India’s Foreign Policy According to J.N. Dixit "Foreign policy of a country is a statement of what it stands for and the role that it takes upon itself and projects to the world at large". It is seldom static. Rather it remains in a state of constant flux. Nevertheless‚ there are crucial ingredients that remain significant for longer times. Factors Affecting India’s Foreign Policy Size: In the first place the size of a state’s territory as well as it’s population greatly influences its foreign policy
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The purpose of American foreign policy‚ theoretically‚ is to create a more secure‚ democratic‚ and prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the global community. Throughout history individuals could argue whether this has necessarily been the case. Have political representatives elected by the people‚ for the people‚ used their political connections and influences in the best interests of United States citizens? In 1895 the Cuban revolution in Spain began. The United States
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‘Louis XIV’s foreign policy was entirely driven by his personal quest for gloire’. To what extent do you consider this statement to be true? Upon the coronation of Louis XIV on the 7th of June 1654‚ Mazarin informed Louis in fatherly tones that “It is up to you to become the most glorious king that has ever been”. Although Louis’ personal reign did not truly begin until 1661‚ he took this advice to heart and for the early part of his reign his foreign policy was almost entirely based upon his desire
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Kennedy’s foreign policy Overview: * Dominated by American Soviet relations * Revolved around interventions in the context of the stages of the cold war Key features: * Anti-communist * Shifting policy from coexistence to containment * Strength via strategic alliances: NATO The cold war: * Period of intense hostility‚ tensions and contest between USA and soviet union. Mainly due to conflicting ideologies‚ communist vs democratic capitalist. * Soviets created the
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