Matching Articles"Politics" (Total 18)

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  • Global Relations and the Spanish Influenza
    The Spanish flu did not originate in Newfoundland and Labrador, but the ports, shipping schedules, and global trade relations made it vulnerable.
  • The 1918 Spanish Flu
    The Spanish flu of 1918-19 killed between 20 and 40 million people worldwide. It is one of the largest outbreaks of disease in recorded history.
  • ERCO and Long Harbour
    One of the industries which the Smallwood government managed to lure to the province with the promise of cheap power was the ERCO.
  • Lundrigan-Butler Affair
    The events surrounding the Lundrigan-Butler affair, perhaps the most celeberated legal case in Newfoundland and Labrador history, where two fisherman were publically whipped for outstanding debts to a local merchant.
  • The Modern Women's Movement
    The women's movement strives to end discrimination and violence against women through legal, political, and social change.
  • Newfoundland Constabulary
    The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is one of the oldest police forces in North America. It officially formed in 1871, but its roots go back much further, to 1729.
  • Newfoundland Ranger Force
    The Newfoundland Ranger Force was created in the winter of 1935 to provide government services in isolated and northern parts of the country.
  • Other American Stations
    America's military presence in Newfoundland during WWII extended beyond bases in St. John's, Stephenville and Argentia to include smaller stations across the island.
  • The Second World War, 1939-1945
    About World War II and how it impacted Newfoundland and Labrador life.
  • Social Changes, 1730-1815
    Newfoundland and Labrador experienced numerous social changes involving health, education, population, etc. during the period of naval government.
  • Social Changes, 1815-1832
    Newfoundland and Labrador society became increasingly complex during the reform era.
  • Social Changes under the Commission of Government
    One of the Commission of Government's major goals while in office was to improve social services in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Women and Government House
    Overview of the women who lived at Government House.
  • Women in Politics
    The challenging role of women in politics from 1925, when women earned the right to vote and run for political office, to present day.
  • Women's Suffrage
    About the women's suffrage movement in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Social Impacts of WW II
    The Second World War triggered a series of rapid and far-reaching social changes in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Health Care under the Commission of Government
    One of the Commission of Government's chief ambitions upon taking office was to improve health care in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Health-Care Organizations
    Leading up to the Commission of Government, health-care organizations did much to promote public health and welfare in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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