United Empire Loyalists

United Empire Loyalists is the name given to the portion of British Loyalists who resettled in British North America and other British Colonies as an act of fealty to King George III after the British defeat in the American Revolutionary War. This group of Loyalists settled in the two colonies of Quebec (including the Eastern Townships), modern-day Ontario and Nova Scotia (including modern-day New Brunswick). Their arrival marked the beginning of a predominantly Engl ...

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• United Empire Loyalists - List of Loyalist settlements in present-day Canada

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Bliss Carman (April 15, 1861 - June 8, 1929) was a preeminent Canadian poet. He was born William Bliss Carman in Fredericton, in the Eastern Canadian province of New Brunswick. He published under the name "Bliss Carman," although the "Bliss" is his mother's surname. As with many Canadian poets, nature figures prominently as a theme in his work. In his time, he was arguably Canada's best known poet, and was dubbed by some the "unofficial poet laureate of Canada." Bliss Carman - Biography. Bliss ...

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• Bliss Carman - Biography
• Bliss Carman - Poetry by Carman
• Bliss Carman - Critical works on Carman
• Bliss Carman - Book-length
• Bliss Carman - Articles

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The Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) is the Canadian branch of the Anglican Communion. It is made up of 800,000 members worshipping in 30 dioceses; over 2 million Canadians, or 6.9% of the population, declared themselves as Anglican in the 2001 Census. The Primate of the church is the Most Rev. Andrew Hutchison. The chief governing body of the church is the General Synod, which meets every three years and is made up of lay people, priests, and bishops from each diocese. The church is in full communion with the Evang ...

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• Anglican Church of Canada - Dioceses and provinces
• Anglican Church of Canada - History
• Anglican Church of Canada - Primates
• Anglican Church of Canada - Anglican cathedrals in Canada

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The name Canada has been in use since the earliest European settlement in Canada and likely originates from a First Nations word kanata for "settlement" or "village" or "land". Today, Canada is pronounced /ˈkænədə/ in English, /kanada/ in French. The French colony of Canada, New France, was set up along the Saint Lawrence River and the Great Lakes. Later the British colonies along the St. L ...

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• Canada's name - Name origin
• Canada's name - After the conquest of New France
• Canada's name - Selection of the name Canada
• Canada's name - Adoption of Dominion
• Canada's name - French terms for Dominion
• Canada's name - Usage of Canada/Dominion of Canada
• Canada's name - Other proposed names
• Canada's name - Footnotes
• Canada's name - Other sources

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The American Revolution is the series of events, ideas, and changes that resulted in the political separation of thirteen colonies in North America from the British Empire and the creation of the United States of America. The American War of Independence (1775–1783) was one part of the revolution, but the revolution by the Americans began before the first shot was fired at Lexington and Concord and continued after the British surrender at Yorktown. Years later, in 1818, John Adams wrote: "The Revolution was effected before the War commenced," and " ...

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• American Revolution - Origins
• American Revolution - Philosophy and radical thought
• American Revolution - Religious trends
• American Revolution - Road to rebellion
• American Revolution - Economic disputes 1760-70
• American Revolution - Western land dispute
• American Revolution - Crises 1772-75
• American Revolution - Choosing sides
• American Revolution - Class differences among the Patriots
• American Revolution - Women
• American Revolution - Writing the state constitutions
• American Revolution - War for independence 1775-83
• American Revolution - America after the war
• American Revolution - The impact on British North America
• American Revolution - Revolution beyond America
• American Revolution - Legacy and interpretations
• American Revolution - Scholarly Secondary Sources

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Ontario is the most populous and second-largest in area of Canada's ten provinces. It is found in east-central Canada. Its capital is Toronto. Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is also located in Ontario. As of July 1, 2005 there are 12,541,410 Ontarians (resident of Ontario), representing approximately 37.9% of the total Canadian population and an area of 1,076,395km² (415,598 sq. mi.). Ontario - Geography. Further information: List of Ontario counties Ontario is bounded on the nor ...

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• Ontario - Geography
• Ontario - Demographics
• Ontario - Weather
• Ontario - Economy
• Ontario - Agriculture
• Ontario - History
• Ontario - Pre-1867
• Ontario - From 1867 to 1896
• Ontario - From 1896 to the present
• Ontario - Government
• Ontario - Politics
• Ontario - Territorial evolution 1788-1899

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Dentistry is the practical application of knowledge of dental science (the science of placement, arrangement, function of teeth and their supporting bones and soft tissues) to human beings. A dentist is a professional practitioner of dentistry. In most countries, several years of training in a university (usually 4-8) and some practical experience working with actual patients' dentition are required to become a qualified dentist. The patron saint of dentists is Saint Apollonia, martyred in Alexandria by having all her teeth violently ...

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• Dentistry - Specialties
• Dentistry - History
• Dentistry - Dentistry throughout the world
• Dentistry - Dentistry in Australia
• Dentistry - Dentistry in Canada
• Dentistry - Dentistry in Hong Kong
• Dentistry - Dentistry in India
• Dentistry - Dentistry in Pakistan
• Dentistry - Dentistry in Slovakia
• Dentistry - Dentistry in the United Kingdom
• Dentistry - Dentistry in the United States
• Dentistry - Related dental topics
• Dentistry - Organizations

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Canadian English is the form of English language used in Canada, spoken as a first or second language by over 25 million – or 85 percent of – Canadians (2001 census). Canadian English spelling is a mixture of American, British, and unique Canadianisms. Canadian vocabulary is similar to American English, but with key differences and local variations. Pronunciation of English in Canada is overall very similar to American pronunciation, which is especially true for Central and Western Canadians. The island of Newfoundland has ...

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• Canadian English - Spelling
• Canadian English - Pronunciation
• Canadian English - Other variations
• Canadian English - Vocabulary
• Canadian English - Britishisms
• Canadian English - French Loanwords
• Canadian English - Uniquely Canadian English words
• Canadian English - Variations between Canadian and American lexicons
• Canadian English - Chinook Jargon words in British Columbia
• Canadian English - Regional variation in pronunciation
• Canadian English - Toronto
• Canadian English - Maritimes
• Canadian English - Newfoundland
• Canadian English - Quebec
• Canadian English - Ontario
• Canadian English - Prairies
• Canadian English - British Columbia

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Canada has a wide mix of religions, but it has no official religion, and support for religious pluralism is an important part of Canada's political culture. However, most people report they are Christians, and this is reflected in several aspects of life there. Religion in Canada - Religious mix. Religion in Canada - Census results. According to the Canada 2001 Census [1], 72% of the Canadian population list Catholic or Protestant as their religion. By far the largest denomination is C ...

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• Religion in Canada - Religious mix
• Religion in Canada - Census results
• Religion in Canada - Non-Christian religions in Canada
• Religion in Canada - Canadians with no religious affiliation
• Religion in Canada - Christianity in Canada
• Religion in Canada - Government and religion
• Religion in Canada - History

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 - Total (2001 census)  - Metropolitan (2005)  - Population Growth  - Rank 2,481,494 (source) 5,304,100 (source) 1.9% annually Ranked 1st Latitude: Longitude: City of Toronto Toronto is Canada's largest city and the provincial capital of Ontario. Toronto's population is 2,481,494 (2001 Census), and the population of the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) is estimated at 5,304,100 in 2005 (Statistics Canada). A Greater Toronto Area (GTA) ...

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• Toronto - History
• Toronto - Demographics
• Toronto - Geography and climate
• Toronto - Government
• Toronto - Economy
• Toronto - Education
• Toronto - Universities
• Toronto - K-12 schools
• Toronto - Transport
• Toronto - Railways
• Toronto - Bus Terminals
• Toronto - Highways
• Toronto - Public transport
• Toronto - Airports
• Toronto - Other
• Toronto - Attractions
• Toronto - Shopping
• Toronto - Culture
• Toronto - Exhibits
• Toronto - Performing arts
• Toronto - Literature
• Toronto - Events
• Toronto - Tourism
• Toronto - Music
• Toronto - Sports
• Toronto - City issues
• Toronto - Crime
• Toronto - Homelessness
• Toronto - Waterfront
• Toronto - Computer leasing inquiry
• Toronto - Garbage
• Toronto - Traffic gridlock
• Toronto - Greenbelt
• Toronto - Toronto and area
• Toronto - City suburbs and neighbourhoods
• Toronto - Toronto's 905 exurbs
• Toronto - Nomenclature
• Toronto - Nicknames
• Toronto - Pronunciation
• Toronto - Twinnings

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Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a Commonwealth Realm with Queen Elizabeth II as its reigning monarch. As such she is the de jure head of state, though she does hold several powers that are hers alone, while the Governor General is referred to as the de facto head of state [1]. In Canada, the Queen's official title in English is: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. In Frenc ...

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• Monarchy in Canada - Constitutional monarchy in Canada
• Monarchy in Canada - History
• Monarchy in Canada - Royal visits
• Monarchy in Canada - The Crown and the First Nations
• Monarchy in Canada - The Crown and the military
• Monarchy in Canada - Cost of the Crown
• Monarchy in Canada - Organizations under Royal Charter
• Monarchy in Canada - Companies
• Monarchy in Canada - Cities
• Monarchy in Canada - Universities and colleges
• Monarchy in Canada - Other Canadian organizations under Royal Charter
• Monarchy in Canada - Debate on the monarchy
• Monarchy in Canada - Support and opposition
• Monarchy in Canada - Monarchist arguments
• Monarchy in Canada - Republican arguments
• Monarchy in Canada - Recent polls
• Monarchy in Canada - Notes
• Monarchy in Canada - Monarchs of Canada
• Monarchy in Canada - Footnotes

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Windsor is a small town located in central Nova Scotia at the junction of the Avon and St. Croix Rivers. It is the largest community in western Hants County with a 2001 population of 3,778. Windsor is 66 kilometres northwest of Halifax, approximately 20 kilometres from the eastern end of the Annapolis Valley. Windsor used to be a railway junction for the Dominion Atlantic Railway where a route to T ...

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• Windsor Nova Scotia - History of Windsor
• Windsor Nova Scotia - Ice Hockey
• Windsor Nova Scotia - Municipal Government
• Windsor Nova Scotia - External link

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Canada is the second largest country in the world in total area, extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean with claims extending to the North Pole. The northern-most country on the mainland of North America, Canada has land borders only with the United States. Canada is know to have the best living conditions, most money, and lowest poverty in the world. Canada is the most civilized country in the world, wi ...

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• Canada - Overview
• Canada - Canada's name
• Canada - History
• Canada - Geography
• Canada - Climate
• Canada - Politics
• Canada - Foreign relations
• Canada - Military
• Canada - Provinces and territories of Canada
• Canada - Economy
• Canada - Demographics
• Canada - Language
• Canada - Aboriginal peoples
• Canada - Culture
• Canada - Sports
• Canada - National symbols
• Canada - Holidays
• Canada - International rankings

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1783 in topic: Arts Architecture - Literature - Music Other topics Canada - Mexico - Science Lists of leaders: Colonial governors - State leaders From Categories: births - deaths 1783 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). 1783 - Events. February 3 - American Revolutionary War: Spain recognizes Uni ...

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• 1783 - Events
• 1783 - Births
• 1783 - Deaths

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As a North American society and the only society on the continent with a French-speaking majority, the culture of the province of Quebec, Canada shows many unique features. On the whole, this culture differs from that of the well over 300 million English-speaking citizens of Canada and the United States who surround it, as well as from that of France. For historical and linguistic reasons, Quebec also has cultural links with other North American French speaking communities, particularly with the Acadians of New Brunswick and to a lesser extent with the French Canadian communities of northern Ontario a ...

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• Culture of Quebec - Creative Arts
• Culture of Quebec - Architecture
• Culture of Quebec - Cinema
• Culture of Quebec - Circus Arts
• Culture of Quebec - Comic strips
• Culture of Quebec - Dance
• Culture of Quebec - Theatre
• Culture of Quebec - Literature
• Culture of Quebec - Music
• Culture of Quebec - Visual Arts
• Culture of Quebec - Lifestyle
• Culture of Quebec - Family Life
• Culture of Quebec - Work
• Culture of Quebec - Religion
• Culture of Quebec - Vacation
• Culture of Quebec - Humour
• Culture of Quebec - Food
• Culture of Quebec - Sports and Hobbies
• Culture of Quebec - Events
• Culture of Quebec - Media
• Culture of Quebec - Cultural institutions
• Culture of Quebec - Prizes and Awards
• Culture of Quebec - Regional Cultures
• Culture of Quebec - Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean
• Culture of Quebec - Gaspésie
• Culture of Quebec - Montreal
• Culture of Quebec - Aboriginal peoples
• Culture of Quebec - Foreign Influences
• Culture of Quebec - France
• Culture of Quebec - British Isles
• Culture of Quebec - United States

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UE can be an abbreviation for: European Union, in any of several of its official languages Ultimate Elektra United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, a labor union United Empire Loyalists, postnominal letters for the only hereditary title of Canada Universe Estimate, a Nielsen Media Research term University of the East in the Philippines University of Evansville Upper extremity Urban exploration Use of English, a subject of a frequently taken Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination User Equipment (3G mobil

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The Maritime Provinces, or simply the Maritimes, constitute a region of Canada on the Atlantic coast, consisting of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The Maritimes are located northeast of New England, southeast of Quebec's Gaspé peninsula, and southwest of Newfoundland. Newfoundland and Labrador is sometimes mistakenly identified as a Maritime Province, however it can only be properly called part of Atlantic Canada and thus an Atlantic Province. Although it is located on the Atlantic coast, the Gulf ...

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• Maritimes - Major Population Centres
• Maritimes - Society and culture
• Maritimes - Economy
• Maritimes - Present status
• Maritimes - Growth
• Maritimes - Decline
• Maritimes - Politics
• Maritimes - History
• Maritimes - Pre-history
• Maritimes - Pre-history - 1604
• Maritimes - 1604 - 1713
• Maritimes - 1713 - 1745
• Maritimes - 1745 - 1763
• Maritimes - 1763 - 1784
• Maritimes - 1784 - 1814
• Maritimes - 1814 - 1865
• Maritimes - 1865 - 1873

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This page refers to the war between the United States of America and Great Britain. For Napoleon's 1812 Invasion of Russia, see Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Regular army: 99,000 Volunteers: 10,000* Rangers: 3,000 Militia: 458,000** Naval and marine: 20,000 Regular army: 10,000+ Naval and marine: ? Canadian militia: 86,000+** New York Iroquois: 600 Northwestern allies: ? Southern allies: ? Killed in action: 2,260 Wounded in action: 4,505 Executed: 205+ Other deaths: 17,000 Civilian deaths: 500?Including:

• War of 1812 - Origins of the War of 1812
• War of 1812 - Course of the War
• War of 1812 - Operations on the ocean
• War of 1812 - Operations on the Great Lakes and Canadian border
• War of 1812 - The American coast
• War of 1812 - The American South
• War of 1812 - The Treaty of Ghent and the Battle of New Orleans
• War of 1812 - Consequences
• War of 1812 - Effects on the United States
• War of 1812 - Effects on Canada
• War of 1812 - Effects on Great Britain

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The Upper Canada Rebellion was, along with the Lower Canada Rebellion in Lower Canada, a rebellion against the colonial government in 1837 and 1838. Collectively they are also known as the Rebellions of 1837. In Upper Canada, one of the most controversial issues in the early 19th century was the allocation of land. Much land had been set aside as "Crown reserves." These reserves of unworked land lowered the value of neighbouring farms because isolated farms were less efficient than farms close together. The British government's system of allocating land was seen by many as exc ...

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The French were the first to settle in the area around 1685. They named the community 'Pesaquid'. British first settled in 1749. They built Fort Edward in 1750, which later burned down except for its wooden blockhouse. That blockhouse is now the last of its kind in Canada and is a major tourist attraction in Windsor. The Township of Windsor was founded in 1764, and the next year, its first Agricultural Fair was held. This fair is still continued today, and is actually ...

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Windsor Nova Scotia, Windsor Nova Scotia - History of Windsor, Windsor Nova Scotia - Ice Hockey, Windsor Nova Scotia - Municipal Government, Windsor Nova Scotia - External link

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