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Tango01  | 29 Jul 2023 9:38 p.m. PST |
"Last week we explored how English and French colonists living in Pre-Confederation Canada felt about Napoleon Bonaparte during his reign (1799-1815) as well as how opinions shifted overtime, particularly in Quebec. This week we will be looking at how his impact was not restricted to Europe. Aside from keeping international newspaper journalists and cartoonists busy, the actions of the controversial French dictator had far-reaching, unintentional consequences. How did Napoleon affect British North America during and after his time on the world stage? Are these impacts still felt today?
Aside from colonization, when you think about the British Empire what comes to mind? Its Royal Navy, perhaps? As the backbone of their imperial success, the British Royal Navy was the largest and most advanced of the global navies. What does a country need to maintain naval superiority and face the threat of Napoleon at the same time? Lumber and lots of it! Low in this resource, Britain relied on imports from the European continent…"
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