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Britain and Free Trade, 2005.
This paper discusses the British Empire's imperialism of free trade.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 100.95
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This paper deals with the imperialism of free trade and the expansion of this trade between many countries in the world and England of the time. The paper also includes a review of how trade was organized then and how it is organized now. In addition to this, the paper details a few controls which have resulted in our modern day trade that also allow many of us to enjoy vast trade benefits which might not have been the case if imperialism of trade had not occurred.
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"In the early 1800s the British Empire was still recovering from the economic blow to their nation from the fight for the American Colonies, as well as massive industrial growth within their own country. Financially the bill was significant but the trade issues that faced the country were new and would only improve the financial state of the government, as well as the company owners and traders. However, as with all things, trading would be a very sensitive issue with some countries and obviously a political issue in England, as well as the chosen countries of trade."
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Free Trade, 2005.
This paper provides a discussion of whether free trade is beneficial, in response to Patricia Hewitt's article; "Free Trade for a Fair, Prosperous World."
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 100.95
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The paper explains that Patricia Hewitt in her article "Free Trade for a Fair, Prosperous World" argues that free trade in a global context is the key to promoting prosperity for all the people and countries of the world. The paper contends that it is not particularly surprising that she would make this argument, as she is the British Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and Britain is a strong supporter of globalization.
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"Patricia Hewitt in her article "Free Trade for a Fair, Prosperous World" argues that free trade in a global context is the key to promoting prosperity for all the people and countries of the world. It is not particularly surprising that she would make this argument, as she is the British Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and Britain is a strong supporter of globalization. Hewitt adopts the neo liberalist line of argument that a free market holds the key to all the ills of the world."
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The Canadian Impact on the Battle of Britain, 2007.
A study of Canadian flyers' contribution to Britain's victory over the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain.
1,140 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 63.95
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This paper recounts the role that Canadian pilots played in the Battle of Britain, helping the Royal Air Force achieve victory over the Luftwaffe. The paper praises their accomplishments and bravery. It illustrates how the Canadians were a major factor in Britain's victory. Canadians provided the machines, training, and pilots that won the battle for the airspace over Britain. The paper concludes that Canada gave a huge commitment to the Battle of Britain, and that without Canadian warplanes, training, and pilots, the Battle of Britain would not have turned out as an allied victory.
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"As part of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan, there was an all-Canadian squadron in the Royal Air Force with a Canadian commanding officer. The squadron had to be made up of only new recruits because none of the other commanders wanted to part with their Canadian fliers. One hundred Canadian pilots fought in the Battle of Britain. They accounted for 130 shot down, 30 planes that were probably shot down, but never confirmed and over 70 enemy aircraft damaged. This a high score for men that were not fighting over their own country, and were kept on constant alert for 5 months.The destruction and damage to the German aircraft kept countless bombs from falling as panicking aircrews dropped their bombs early to lighten their planes escape back over the English Channel. Johnny Kent's spectacular forty-on-one dogfight best demonstrates the bravery of the Canadian pilots. He managed to dodge the attackers and shoot down one fighter before returning to a safe hanger."
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Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, 2002.
Explores the origin and ending of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade to the British Colonies in the Caribbean.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 85.95
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Although the British credited themselves with ending the practice of slave trading, Great Britain transported more slaves than any other country and forever altered the demographics of the Caribbean Islands. By the time slavery was abolished, the original Indian population had vanished. The vast majority of the population consisted of African ex-slaves.
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The WTO Free Trade Agenda, 2007.
An analysis of the winners and losers in the developing world and the E.U. in relation to the World Trade Organization's (WTO) free trade agenda.
1,661 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 87.95
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This paper explains the WTO's agenda and its effect on Africa and Europe. It contends that a freer trading Europe would be a prosperous one, not only in terms of greater economic growth for power houses like Britain or Germany but for development for the stagnant Portugal and the emerging Poland. It looks at how it would also have the potential to act as a saviour for the poor and developing world, allowing them to rise from entrenched poverty into prosperity.
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"The most incendiary and infamous interest group who would stand to lose would be those farmers who benefit from the Common agricultural policy. The CAP is not only an anachronistic subsidy in an age of free trade and globalisation, it is also an enormous one; it consumes nearly fifty percent of the EU's multi billion dollar budget (www.bbc.co.uk). Put simply, the realisation of the WTO's agenda would see a straight loss of L43 billion for the EU's farmers (the total of their subsidy in 2005 figures, www.bbc.co.uk) the loss of their protected standard of living and of their privileged access to the lucrative single European market. One would expect that, now on a level playing field, it would only be a matter of time before African farmers began to offer the European consumer cheap food and other goods which presented serious competition for their European counterparts. "
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Religious Freedom in Britain and America, 2002.
A comparison between America and Britain, where freedom of religion is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, while Britain has no written constitution and yet maintains freedom of religion in a number of ways.
1,467 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 78.95
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The writer looks at the levels of religious tolerance by the British government and subsequent formation of America's standard. The paper explains that while both the United States and Britain have long traditions of religious freedom, Britain had more bloody confrontations over religion in her history than America has had. The writer provides background information on religion in Britain and provides relative information for America.
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"Religious freedom in Britain was achieved gradually from the 17th century to the present. Laws that discriminated against minority religious groups were gradually administered less harshly and then finally repealed, and heresy ceased to be a legal offense with the passage of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Act of 1677. The Toleration Act of 1688 granted freedom of worship to Protestant minority groups. The Test and Corporation Act was repealed in 1828 to give nonconformists full political rights, after which it was possible for them to be appointed to public office. Roman Catholics gained political rights with the Roman Catholic Relief Act of 1829."
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Britain, Europe and America, 2005.
A discussion on whether Britain's future lies with Europe or America.
2,482 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 121.95
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In an era of rising globalisation and in a divided world under a war against terrorism, to which side of the Atlantic Britain's economic and political future is likely to tend? This paper argues that Britain is likely to remain tied up with America and will rely essentially on the latter to determine its international position, especially if the U.K. does not manage to rehabilitate its credibility in continental Europe as a reliable partner and supporter of close co-operation.
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Britain's Constant Efforts to Privilege Its "Special Relationship" With the U.S.
The U.K.'s Historical Distinctiveness From the Continent
Political Pragmatism as a Constant in British Politics
The Emphasis on the 'Special Relationship' as the Pillar of U.K.-U.S. Military and Security Cooperation
Britain Facing European Issues of the Euro and the European Treaty: Britain At Crossroads With Europe
Britain's Political Class's Inability to Overcome Schisms on the Question of Europe
Britain Out of "Euro-Land"
The European Treaty and Britain's Vital Choice
Conclusion
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"Nevertheless, within the process of decolonisation, the UK was faced with the dismantling of its colonial empire. The association of former dominions within the Commonwealth did not manage to make Britain's trade with former colonies flourish. Moreover, in the context of the Cold War, Britain had to realise its incapacities to intervene militarily in the world without the support and assent of the U.S.: this was the case when the Anglo-French expedition in Suez failed in 1956, making the 'special relationship' with the U.S. more unbalanced. Finally, facing the importance of its relative economic decline, the UK had to take into account the fact that most of its international trade was alimented by and with Europe. Indeed, Jones and Kavanagh recall that already in 1875, the UK's trade with Europe constituted 51% of the national GDP (JONES & KAVANAGH, 1998: 226). "
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Alexander Mackenzie: The Western Frontier and the Fur Trade, 2001.
Discusses Alexander Mackenzie?s discovery of the Western Frontier and the expansion of the fur trade and the relationship with native peoples.
2,800 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 134.95
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One of the key players in the establishment of fur trade routes linking the Atlantic ocean with the Pacific and Arctic oceans via a quite complex route through various lakes and rivers of the Canadian shield was Scottish explorer, Alexander Mackenzie. This paper explains how Mackenzie?s voyages to the Arctic ocean in 1789 and the Pacific coast in 1792-93 proved to be paramount for the continuation of Westward expansion, and perhaps even more pertinent for the expansion of the fur trade, the major economic means of pre-confederation Canada and a major contributor to Britain?s economy. By analysing Mackenzie?s own account of his journeys, as well as other supplementary sources, the paper defines exactly how crucial his two voyages were to all elements of the fur trade and just how extraordinary his journeys were in historical perspective. It explains that the establishment of trade routes to the North and Northwest, establishment of relations with the native tribes along the various waterways, and the discovery of a vast, relatively unexplored territory (unexplored by whites), with much in the way of wildlife and the potential for great wealth and economic prosperity, were all positive aspects in regard to Mackenzie?s voyages.
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"Alexander Mackenzie was once described, in his younger years, as a man who would take second place to no one whether it be as an explorer or as a fur trader.1 Mackenzie?s voyages of 1789 and 1792-93 are conveyed in his journal entries as ?strangely unspectacular,?2 quite odd considering the importance of his travels to the well being of the fur trade industry, the chief economic means of British North America at this point in history. In the years prior to his exploration of Northern and Northwestern Canada, Alexander Mackenzie served as an employer to the Northwest fur trading company. Mackenzie, who was young and ambitious at the time, declared his certainty that greater successes for the Northwest company lay in the far West and North of the Canadian territory.3 Mackenzie?s only problem lied in company kingpin Simon McTavish whom had a particular dislike for Mackenzie for one reason or another; fuelled by his dislike for Mackenzie, McTavish refused to support the young explorer in his wishes to explore the far North and West of Canada. After continuous unsuccessful harbouring with McTavish, Mackenzie defected from the Northwest company and found himself employed with rival company, the XY company, with whom Mackenzie expanded with in order to challenge the Northwest company.4 Eventually, after the death of Simon McTavish, the Northwest Company and the XY Company merged in 1787;5 Alexander Mackenzie was stationed at Lake Athabasca, the Company?s westernmost post, with fellow explorer and trader, Peter Pond. Both men were determined that great wealth lied in the lands to the North and to the West.6 This determination drove the men to curiosity as to where the Great Slave River running North from Lake Athabasca would lead to. Mackenzie and Pond were also determined to create a continuous trade route linking all three oceans which contained Canada: the Atlantic, the Arctic, and the Pacific.7 Mackenzie?s first voyage would be to the Arctic, where he hoped to find a link to the ?frozen sea.? "
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Britain and the European Union, 2006.
A discussion of the hypothesis that Britain does not want to be at the heart of the European Union.
6,068 words (approx. 24.3 pages), 36 sources, MLA, AU$ 231.95
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Britain first joined the European Union (E.U.) in 1973, with the support of the majority of the British public. However, since then the public has become increasingly sceptical towards the E.U. This paper assesses Britain's relationship with the E.U., both past and present and attempts to account for the reasons behind the relationship and attitudes towards the E.U. (both from a political and social view). It looks at the extent to which the policies of the three main UK political parties and the U.K. Independence Party (UKIP) indicate that they want Britain to be at the heart of the E.U. It also discusses the views of the British public towards issues such as the E.U. Constitution and the Euro.
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Introduction
Britain Does Not Want to be at the Heart of the EU
Conclusion
Justification of Research Methods
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"Compared to other member states, there is a very low level of support for the EU in Britain. The 2002 survey by Eurobarometer survey found that 32% of the British public supported EU membership, while 27% of the population was against it. The level of support is much lower than in countries such as Luxembourg - where 81% of the population supports EU membership and only 3% opposes it - and Germany, where 52% support membership of the EU, while only 9% of the population is opposed to membership. The level of support in Britain is also much lower than the EU average; 53% of people in the 15 member states support their countries' membership of the EU and only 11% are opposed to it . "
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"A Monarchy Transformed: Britain 1603-1714", 2007.
A review of "A Monarchy Transformed: Britain 1603-1714," written by M. Kishlansky.
1,303 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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This paper reviews "A Monarchy Transformed: Britain 1603-1714," written by M. Kishlansky, regarding the Stuart Monarchy in Great Britain. The paper suggests that the book is an interesting and comprehensive work that helps to illustrate the important political notions that influenced Great Britain. It gives examples of Kishlansky's depiction of the events of history through his text, in order to illustrate this point.
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"It seems surprising that while the events of the 17th Century can be so clear, they leave much to interpretation. The events depicted in A Monarchy Transformed are exceptionally clear, such as the Great Fire of London or the Gunpowder Plot, and they help to lead into the narrative which is what is really important, because it is necessary to know the political story before history can be told. The work begins with two overview chapters which help to put the social and political context in perspective before jumping into the narrative. It would perhaps be helpful for a more fitting overview, but that does not detract from the effective narrative in bringing the political details of the British monarchy to life. The Stuart dynasty is accurately, informatively, and with great attention to readability, made clear as to their place in British history and the political events in which they partook."
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Britains Market Transition, 2002.
This study observes the value of exports in Britain between the years 1910-39.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 42.95
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This study observes the value of exports in Britain between the years 1910-39. This period is an important one as it shows the final years of the Victorian economy, the entire WWI economy, the interwar period, and the outset of WWII. Looking at the value of exports is particularly informative as it demonstrates the end of the British empire as it was known during the 19th century; i.e., the end of Britain's position as the 'workshop of the world', and its slow but sporadic transformation in the interwar period. By looking at both non-manufactured and specific manufactured goods, great insight can be gained into Britain's transition from a highly international market, to a wartime market, and ultimately a closed domestic market. 3 pgs. 0f/c. 1b.
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Britain and France - Political Comparison, 2005.
A comparison of Britain's and France's different political systems.
1,874 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 95.95
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This paper discusses the two-party system of Britain and the multi-party system of France. The paper discusses the various advantages of the two political systems and questions whether they are suitable for their respective countries. The writer explains that in recent years many British citizens have called for a new system--the multi-party system-arguing that the two-party system produces stable governments, rather than stable democracy - and the latter is more desirable.
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Introduction
Britain's Two-Party System
France's Multi-Party System
Will Britain Transition to a Multi-Party System?
Bibliography
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"Many democracies in Europe have traditionally aligned themselves on the left-right axes (Katz and Mair, 1995). The main difference is the amount of government involvement they advocate. Left-wing parties usually promote more government involvement to overcome the market failures and provide social service. Right-wing parties promote more free market oriented politics of free enterprise.
In competitive systems, there is a sharp distinction between two-party systems, which often promote a party strategy of moderation and compromise intended to win a majority vote, and multiparty systems, where there is less compromise and in which a party's strategic plan places a strong emphasis on maintaining the support of its primary voters (Katz, 1981). However, generally speaking, the structure and behavior of a specific country's political parties is strongly dependent on the country's political and cultural history."
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Tracing Economic Patterns in Great Britain, 2002.
Describes the transitions and patterns of Britain's economy from a historical perpsective.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 114.95
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The country of Great Britain is arguably the first country to ever experience the impact of new economies, based primarily in their position as a leader in new social and technological innovations. Great Britain's acceptance of change placed it in the position to profit financially from changes within their social system, indicating that the recent history of this country's economy can be traced to various social trends. This paper describes the transitions in the economy of Great Britain from the Agricultural Revolution to the recent day, with a focus on the economic rise and fall of the country.
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Britain and the Euro, 2002.
A paper which argues why Britain should adopt the euro as its currency.
1,935 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 99.95
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This paper argues that while there are indeed risks involved, as well as certain losses in terms of national patrimony, the economic gains to be had from Britain joining the euro community outweigh these. The paper argues that even if the economic opportunities were not in and of themselves sufficient motivation, there would also be the consideration of political power. It shows that if Britain remains outside of 'euroland' it will cede more power to Germany than perhaps is wise to do, given the history of Germany imperialism in Europe. The paper gives an overall history of the euro to further understand Britain's dilemma.
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"It has been extraordinarily successful. But the success of the euro can only be as great as the economic realities underlying each country, and while some of the European economies are in good shape others are not. And with so many different economies to balance, it is hard to imagine an historical moment during which they will all be healthy. This fact must make those in Britain considering the adoption of the euro a little concerned given that Britain?s economy may be called upon to prop up weaker ones. "
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Britain and the EU, 2004.
An examination of why Britain is adamantly refusing to join the EU.
2,415 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 118.95
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This paper explores the reasons why the nation of Great Britain is so against the European Union. It explains that Great Britain is one of the most notable hold-outs to joining the union. Great Britain has steadfastly refused to join the union or to convert its traditional currency to the Euro. This refusal to join continues and has a great deal of support among the British people.
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"The British people take a great deal of pride in their nationality, more so than most any other nation of Europe. The British people are proud of being British. They have their national songs, their national traditions, national holidays, and national identity. This identity is wrapped up in over one thousand years worth of rich cultural history, during which time the people of the British Isles created a culture that is uniquely and easily identifiable as British. The British people, therefore, are loathe to give up this unique sense of nationality, this sense that they are unlike any other nation in the world, and adopt the common, homogenized mantle of being simple a "European nation." In fact, the British people can realistically be expected to fight strongly against joining the European Union, simply due to their strong nationalist feelings."
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Battle of Britain, 2000.
A detailed look at the Battle of Britain against Germany during WWII.
2,385 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 118.95
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An informative paper about the Battle of Britain during WWII. The author examines the Battle of Britain: how Germany attacked Britain, the strategy she used and the outcome of the attacks.
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"As it became apparent that France was about to succumb to the Nazi menace, Winston Churchill rose in Parliament in an effort to rally his countrymen to the cause of fighting such a seemingly invincible enemy as Germany and the Nazis. "The Battle of France is over. I expect that the battle of Britain is about to begin. Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this island or lose the war." Indeed two days earlier, on June 16, 1940, Churchill had said much the same thing in a letter to the Common Wealth Prime Ministers. In that letter, he noted that the main danger would come from airborne landings, and an attempt by Hitler to run an invading force across the English Channel. "
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