Canada – United States relations

The American Character I am part of the first generation in my family that was born in America. My parents journeyed from Dominican Republic to Lowell twenty-nine years ago and I learned why because of the trip my family and I took to their native home four years ago. The education system isn’t as great as it is in America, real jobs and careers are very difficult to find and maintain, and the law is corrupt and not enforced. My parents came to America because it’s known as the country of opportunity. People from all corners of the earth arrived on American soil to make something of themselves and their families, but who did they become? What is the American character? Bill Bryson learns the real meaning while he crisscrosses the country in search for the “perfect” town in his memoir The Lost Continent. Bryson learns that Americans eventually get everything they want, they don’t preserve their possessions, and that they live in the best country on earth. His discoveries of the American character During the beginning of Bryson’s journey, he drives through Pennsylvania where he visits his friend Lucia Herndon and her family. He sat in their house one evening admiring their easy wealth and comfort, and suddenly wanted what the Herndons had: a typical middle-class American home. Bryson yearns for the “normal” components of an American home like a refrigerator that makes its own ice cubes, an electric orange juicer, toys everywhere in a child’s room, etc. He emphasizes that…

Over the last several weeks, the death of the controversial figure of Fidel Castro have quite a few concerned and curious. Many, whether they are Cuban or not, are left questioning the current state of Cuba, and especially its future. As a country that played a large role in bringing two superpowers to the brink of World War III, Cuba has evolved from being a vacation hotspot for United States citizens, to a prominent symbol of a leftist, socialist government within the Western Hemisphere.…

that turned the revolution from an intellectual/student movement into a more popular fight of the Cuban people (Olson, 49). In turn, those that had left were predominantly white because they were a disproportionate percentage of the elite that viewed Castro as an oppressor for imprisoning those that challenged his ideas and robbing them of their assets for the benefit of others. This is an important element that is sometimes overlooked. The racial tensions in the United States were rising during…

characters. The fact that Cassia thinks about Ky in such a manner is brave. However, the special bond they share is a major problem because it has many consequences. If both of them decide to confess their love, this will disorder future relationships with Xander. Unbelievably, this exactly becomes Ky and Cassias reality. Once again, they are on the hill and Cassia surprises Ky with a simple message, she writes on the ground “I love you” and then she thinks to herself “I feel undeniably brave…

of power in the modern world. The more powerful country is usually the one who has the strongest laws on immigration, it isn’t just the United States. Israel’s borders are heavily fortified for their protection as they are in an area that is notoriously unstable. Russia also provides tough border sanctions on its surrounding countries. Much of these are former members of the Soviet Union and haven’t had a prosperous run since the collapse. It is difficult to discern if a country feels that…

The morality of expatriation is irrelevant-- what is relevant is the fact that the creation of fixed borders ushered in an era where the concept of expatriation began to be discussed. Without borders, the ethical implications of expatriation would not need to be debated, since everyone would be able to move freely throughout the land as they so desired[8]. As Adelman and Aron argue, the creation of fixed borders takes away mobility, opportunities, and freedom, and brings about restraints and…

aspects. When a spotlight is thrown on Australia’s relationships with other countries, many often underestimate Australia’s relationship with Canada. It is one of Australia’s most valuable allies. Ever since the 19th century, both countries have been cooperating with one another and that led to having a great history between the two countries. Furthermore, both countries were both colonized by the United Kingdom. Although, Canada mostly resembles its American counterpart, one can not overlook…

intervention in the Cuban War of Independence an example of humanitarian altruism or imperialism? Introduction The United States decided to apply aggressive and imperialistic policies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries whereby it made significant efforts to expand, extend and protect its economic and political presence worldwide (Oakes & Kia,2004). It was an era that had an impact on many territories around the world. One of the nations that were affected by such policies was…

To most people America and Canada have always been sister countries and have shared friendly borders. During the 19th century this was not the case between the countries. War Plan Red and Blood and Daring: Now Canada Fought The American Civil War and Founded A Nation are two books that examine the boarder relationship between the United States and Canada. War Plan Red written by Kevin Lippert is divided into three parts: Part One: The War of 1812, and Part Two: Border Disputes, Part Three:…

admired from Castro, they were glad that he overthrew the doctorial regime that was begin backed up by the United States. They were also happy because Castro seemed to be making a positive change for a while, before things got bad. Cuban’s didn’t agree with Communism. “On that unhappy island, as in so many arenas of the contest for freedom, the news has grown worse instead of better…this was the struggle of Cuban patriots against a Cuban dictator.” (Cold War reader). Cuban’s grew anger towards…