crucial moments in Canadian history. Some defining moments would include the battle of Vimy Ridge‚ the on to Ottawa track‚ and the persons case. Without the nineties Canada wouldn’t really be what it is today. One of the biggest events that occurred in that decade was the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Some say it was the time Canada surfaced from under Britain’s supremacy; others feel that it was a time of Canada’s independence. It was a tough battle but the consistency and the devotion of Canadian soldiers
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Each individual‚ family‚ business‚ or country all had defining moments that have shaped them into their current appearances and outcomes. During the development of a country‚ its people are fortified by many important events. These events are the "Defining Moments" which developed a country to what it is today. For Canada‚ their defining moments relate to military and war. Canada has given major military contributions in the Day of Deliverance‚ the battle of Vimy Ridge‚ and the Italian Campaign and
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The Halifax Explosion was a defining moment in Canadian history‚ due to the tragedy that it created. On 6 December 1917‚ two ships collided and exploded in Halifax Harbour destroying many parts of the city‚ killing almost 2‚000 people and injuring more than 9‚000. The accident occurred at 8:40 a.m. when the ships Imo and Mont Blanc collided in the middle of the harbour. Imo was heading out of the harbour while Mont Blanc was heading in. The Mont Blanc was carrying 2‚653 tonnes of heavy artillery
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Canada‚ as a rising country‚ encountered several defining moments during its history. Canada’s involvement in NATO‚ NORAD‚ and the United Nations were the three biggest defining moments in Canadian history that cannot be forgotten. These were the most defining moments in Canadian history since Canada started to become known worldwide because of their contribution towards international relations. Prime Minister Mackenzie King once said “Canada should play an active role in international affairs after
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Battles that changed Canadian history All these years Canada expanded into a well-built country. Canada has participated in many battles throughout the world and this has changed how Canada was seen. The first defining moment was the battle of Ypres‚ where Canadian soldiers were the victims of the first gas attack by the Germans. The second defining moment was the liberation of Netherlands‚ where Dutch people thank Canadians for the concern towards them. The third defining moment was Canada in Rwanda
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Michelle Okonma ENG4U Ms. Wilhelmina Amansec 07‚ February 2013 Response Journal on The Great Debaters Quotation: “When I was a child‚ I spoke as a child‚ I understood like a child‚ I thought as a child‚ but when I became a man‚ I put away childish ways” Why‚ do you think‚ he chose this verse? Dr. James Farmer‚ a renowned educationist quoted the scripture 1 Corinthians 13:11 at the beginning of the movie‚ when he was addressing the freshmen of
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Defining Moments in Canadian History During the 20th century‚ there were many events and situations that helped define the country of Canada. There were positive moments‚ but also a good amount of negative ones. Of course‚ the successful events kept Canadians in a positive light‚ but the negative situations helped Canada learn from its mistakes and went to prove how strong and brave its citizens were/are. The three most defining moments would have to be the Dieppe Raid
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however sometimes I can’t stop myself from crying anyway. There is something about emotion that has always had a way of making my mother more angry. She says something In between the strikes to my side‚ although I can’t seem to understand what it is. Moments later the woman is back‚ I get a small tinge of hope as I look
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battle in Canadian history; a battle that would forever hold a special place in our hearts and will continue to do so for the rest of our lives. Good morning your Majesty‚ President Francois Hollande‚ Prime minister Stephen Harper‚ the 5000 Canadian students and honourable guests who are joining us here today. The search for the Canadian identity needs to go no further than the Memorial at Vimy Ridge. Many historians and writers consider the Canadian victory at Vimy a defining moment for Canada
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‘Moments in our lives that define who we are’ When we are born we are defined by our surroundings‚ particularly family‚ our culture and religious beliefs. As children we get told what to eat‚ what to wear‚ how to behave etc. but as we get older we begin to have control over our own lives and these are the moments that define us as individuals. There have been many defining moments in my life but there are two that really sum me up. The first was when I qualified and represented South Africa
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