Essays on Americas

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The Tourism Industry in Latin America and How It Affects The Environment

2 pages / 700 words

On November 18th, 2015 I attended the LAS 410 Tourism in Latin America Capstone presentations in Upham 116. The event consisted of six students presenting their capstone projects that pertained to tourism in Latin America and the effect it has on the environment and its...

Latin America Tourism

135

A Study of The Social Structure in Mexico, Roles of Different Genders and The Risk of Contracting Western Diseases of Postclassical Mesoamerica

2 pages / 686 words

At the top of Mexico social structure, the military elite received the most public honors and rewards. Although sometimes commoners could improve their social standing by distinguishing themselves on the battlefield, most of the military elite came from Mexico aristocracy who could have the best...

Aztec Gender Roles Mexico

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An Evaluation of The Court Case: Loyola High School V. Quebec

4 pages / 1977 words

The Loyola High School v. Quebec (Attorney General) 2015 case occurred between a private Catholic school and the Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports, who introduced a mandatory curriculum (Ethics and Religious Culture) requiring the school to teach their students about the beliefs and ethics...

Case Study Quebec

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The History of The Quebec Justice System

2 pages / 888 words

Quebec bears one of the most unique cultures, both historically and politically, in all of Canada. Not only is it recognized for its language, but for its distinctive legal system that goes back hundreds of years and is worth informing oneself about. The roots of...

Quebec

138

Three Means to Solve Poverty Crisis in Canada

3 pages / 1213 words

It is shocking that 4.9 million people in Canada live in poverty, according to statistics collected in 2016. The fact that one in seven Canadians lack enough food and shelter to sustain basic living is heartbreaking to me. Although we tend to think of our...

Canada Poverty

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Public Safety in Honduras: Obstacles and Solutions

3 pages / 1552 words

Abstract This paper will provide the reader with an overview of some public safety challenges a hypothetical newly elected President of Honduras is facing. Presence of transnational and local gangs, illegal drug trafficking, and extremely high levels of corruption in all sectors of society are...

Honduras Social Security

140

Costa Rican Food

1 page / 356 words

There are two main types of food in Costa Rica. A traditional Cuisine is one of the main types found in Costa Rica and it is the most common, it is known as comida tipica and the second main type that is found in Costa...

Costa Rica National Cuisine Nutrition

141

Canadian Confederation

1 page / 620 words

Prelude to Confederation By the early 1860’s the United British North America (BNA) had been a common idea following the American Civil War. Following the US civil war, the belief that Britain was becoming increasingly reluctant to defend its North American colonies against possible US...

Canada

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Porfirio Diaz Contribution

1 page / 614 words

Porfirio Diaz Contribution in Mexican History He ruled Mexico with an iron fist for 35 years, from 1876 to 1911. His period of rule, referred to as the Porfiriato, was marked by great progress and modernization and the Mexican economy boomed. The benefits were felt...

Mexico

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The Impact of Mexican American War on The Us

1 page / 402 words

Mexico had long insisted that its northern border lay along the Nueces River. The United States said the border was farther south, along the Rio Grande. In June of 1845, President Polk ordered General Zachary Taylor to lead an army into the challenged region. I...

Mexican American Mexico

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Five Largest Banks in Canada

2 pages / 710 words

The banking system within Canada is extremely conservative and has more rules than the States when it comes to governing leverage. The majority of the financial sector is controlled by federal agencies but they may also have extra governing regulations by provincial and federal jurisdiction....

Banking Canada

145

Shawn Mendes - Canadian Singer and Songwriter

1 page / 638 words

Shawn Mendes is going to turn 20 years old this year and he is 1.88 meters tall. He was born on August 8, 1998 He was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Karen, a real estate agent, and Manuel Mendes, a businessman, selling bar...

Canada Celebrity

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How Canadian Cash Helps in Reducing Debt & Raise Capital Fastly

1 page / 664 words

Two-Part Financial Strategy Reading personal finance books can be useful to help you customize a strategy that is relevant to you, your financial data, and your goals. One tip we came across is the two part strategy of constantly focusing on reducing your monthly debt...

Canada Cash Flow

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Cirque Du Soleil's Kooza

2 pages / 704 words

Kooza first premiered in 2007 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada where circus conglomerate Cirque du Soleil, the largest theatrical producer on this earthround, was founded in 1983 as part of the 450th anniversary celebrations of Jacques Cariter’s voyage to Canada.Defining “nouveau cirque” by combining circus styles...

Brand Canada Performance

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The Working Principles of Canada's Court System

2 pages / 764 words

Canada’s justice system plays a critical role in ensuring Canada is a just and law-abiding society with an accessible, efficient and fair system of justice. And, to an extent, it has succeeded in doing so. systems such as the appeal process in Canada and how...

Canada Justice

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Latin American Debt Crisis of 1980s

1 page / 526 words

Latin American debt crisis of 1980, also referred as ‘lost decade’ resulted many Latin American countries not able to service their foreign debt. The origin of the crisis dates back to 1970s when two large oil price shocks created current account deficits in many countries...

Latin America

150

New Year's Eve Plane Crash in Costa Rica

1 page / 501 words

Relatives and friends are mourning the deaths of 10 Americans, including two families, killed in a New Year’s Eve plane crash in Costa Rica. The dead included two doctors from Clearwater, Florida, and their two children, and a couple from the New York suburb of...

Costa Rica Crash New Year

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Current Political Structure of Canada

1 page / 362 words

Canada’s government can be described in four ways because it’s so complex. It can be defined as a constitutional monarchy, a party system, a representative democracy, and a federal government. A constitutional monarchy is when a country is associated with a monarch, a king or...

Canada

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Tommy Douglas' Influence on The Development of Healthcare System in Canada

2 pages / 932 words

During the early 1900s Canada was in a state of desperation. The people were in turmoil and angst. Massive strikes were affecting many businesses and families. The economy continued on a downward spiral towards the Great Depression of the 1930s. Many people in, especially in...

Canada Healthcare Crisis