today even though some people might not think the same way. Louis Riel left a good legacy behind him because of the amazing things that he accomplished for Canada. Louis Riel was a leader in many different ways. He lead a blockade to stop the lieutenant-governor William McDougall from retrieving the Red River territory from the Metis. The Metis then took control of Fort Garry‚ which was the major trading post for the Hudson’s Bay Company. Riel could also speak many different languages which was convenient
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carried out through three branches - executive‚ legislative and judicial. The executive branch is headed by the governor who is elected by the people every four years. Governors in Georgia are limited by the state Constitution to no more than two consecutive terms. The Governor of Georgia is considered moderately powerful when compared to governors of other states. Candidates for governor must be at least 30 years old upon assuming office‚ must have been a U.S. citizen for 15 years and a resident
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Sam Houston and the American Southwest were written by Randolph B. Campbell. Currently Professor Campbell teaches at University of North Texas in Denton. He has written many other books including Gone to Texas The history of the Lone star state. This is one of my favorite books; Sam Houston had a very interesting life. As a child he was relentless and rebellious. He had little formal education‚ but loved to read. He eventually tired of Tennessee and ran away. He crossed the river and lived among
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Structure of California’s Government Headed by the governor of the state‚ the state govt. of CA replicates the Federal govt. It has three branches that perform their assigned tasks and keep within the limits set by the constitution. These branches are: Legislature Executive Judiciary While this division has been created to give structure to the government and ensure its smooth and effective functioning‚ there is‚ more importantly‚ the need to keep the power of the branches in check and to make
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ship!" The eldest of five children‚ young Lawrence was raised as a Puritan and Huguenot (French Protestant) in a household which prized good manners‚ cheerfulness‚ morality‚ education‚ and industry. Despite his father’s wishes; who was a former lieutenant colonel in the military‚ Chamberlain in 1848‚ enrolled at Bowdoin College at Brunswick. As a student Chamberlain earned a reputation for standing behind his principles even when challenged by authorities. As a student he enjoyed singing and playing
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18 when the Civil War started‚ William joined the Army and enlisted with the Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry. William was constantly proving himself in this battle. He began to quickly make his way up the ranks. He commissioned to Second Lieutenant and served under Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes and his staff. Throughout his military career‚ Hayes became William’s mentor. After serving four years William left the Army as a brevet major. After a career in the Army‚ McKinley went back to Ohio
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Boalt Hall as a law student. There he became a member of the Sigma Phi Society. He received B.L. degree in 1912 and in 1914 he earned his J.D. degree. He was admitted to the California Bar on May 14‚ 1915. One of his first jobs came as a Lieutenant in the Army in World War I. After his return to northern California he worked in law offices in San Francisco and Oakland. It was the only time that he worked at a private practice. He served as the Alameda County’s district attorney from 1925-1939
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island. Henry Morgan’s uncle Edward Morgan was Lieutenant-Governor of Jamaica‚ who was appointed to the position after the Restoration of Charles II of England in 1660. Henry Morgan married his uncle ’s daughter Mary‚ a cousin. Morgan was reportedly the “Captain Morgan” who joined the fleet of Christopher Myngs in 1663. In late 1665 Morgan commanded a ship in the old privateer Edward Mansfield’s expedition sent by Sir Thomas Modyford‚ the governor of Jamaica. When Mansfield was captured by the Spanish
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Iago is failing to help him in his courtship and is actually on the side of Othello‚ a man Roderigo despises. Iago frantically reassures him that he hates Othello and tells him that Othello failed to promote him. Instead‚ Othello promoted a man to lieutenant considered exceptionally unqualified for the position – Michael Cassio. Cassio was skilled in academics and strategy but had little experience in war. Iago is furious with Othello for doing so‚ especially after he proved himself at the battles of
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Nova Scotia Nova Scotia‚ one of the three Maritime and one of the four Atlantic provinces of Canada‚ bordered on the north by the Bay of Fundy‚ the province of New Brunswick‚ Northumberland Strait‚ and the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and on the east‚ south‚ and west by the Atlantic Ocean. Nova Scotia consists primarily of a mainland section‚ linked to New Brunswick by the Isthmus of Chignecto‚ and Cape Breton Island‚ separated from the mainland by the Strait of Canso. On July 1‚ 1867‚ Nova Scotia became
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