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Britain controlled vast tracts in North America beyond the original 13 Colonies. And the American invasion of Canada played a role in the final political settlement.
Decades before the United States, France outlawed slavery during the French Revolution – only to see it reimposed by Napoleon within a decade.
Only recently have there been moves towards uncovering the full carceral pasts (and presents) of islands just off the French mainland.
In 1776, with a population of 2.5 million, few imagined that within two centuries, the U.S. would become the dominant superpower. It’s not inconceivable that Canada could do the same by 2223.
French policymakers understand that sharing the burdens of military operations with global partners can help boost flagging support at home.
Women of color in public office often face great scrutiny and hostility. New research shows how France’s first black female senators used their experience fighting Nazis to pass landmark legislation.
Colonial powers plundered the heritage of countries all over the world – restitution is long overdue.
Primary school children in France will now have to learn and sing La Marseillaise. But for many people, it is racist and xenophobic.
The leaders of Islamic State do not see their caliphate as an exercise in theocracy for its own sake, but as an attempt at post-colonial emancipation.
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