Seven Ways to Tell If Immigrants are Assimilating or Not

With the Migrant Crisis ongoing in Europe many Westerners have questioned multi-culturism and decided to make an effort to protect their Nation's culture. Immigration is and will be a reality for Western countries but without proper assimilation the national culture will disappear. But how do we know when immigrants have really assimilated? Here's seven ways you can tell they are assimilating:

1.) They marry locals: If arriving in England they marry the ethically English, if in Spain, the Spanish and when in Italy marry Italians. If they instead insist on only marrying other immigrants from the same country, that's a sign they're not assimilating.

2.) They celebrate the country: Do the immigrants celebrate holidays (rejoicing their fellow citizens for the country's worth) or do they skip such events as if they're just tourists and it's just another day?

3.) They honor national protectors: On days of commemoration for the troops that fought to defend your country do the immigrants honor the men and women or not?

4.) They name their children appropriately: When it comes time to name their children do they choose names linked to their new home or do they continue to use foreign names? In England the most common name for boys back in 2012 wasn't George, Oliver or Jack it was Muhammad. Many people immigrated to Britain and naturally took on the nation's names but recently that's changed and it goes along with the failure to assimilate.

5.) They move away from ghettoization: Little Italy's and China towns have existed for decades but almost all of these people will leave their "little countries" by the second and third generation. If they don't they really are beginning to form little "countries" with separate neighborhoods, schools, language and style of dress--that's ghettoizing not assimilating.

6.) They wave the National Flag: Not every citizen owns the flag of their country but if someone claims they immigrated into a country because they love it; wouldn't you expect them to buy a national flag? One example of not assimilating comes from Germany is the attitude of some Turkish German citizens; when you go into their neighborhoods you see more Turkish flags than German ones. That is not okay; they are not assimilating.

7.) They respect the Law and the Constitution: Citizens can of course disagree with certain laws but there is agreement that you don't immigrate into a country and then disrespect it's Constitution or Laws by ignoring them. The exception would be if it ignores your human rights.

Largest Ethnic Groups in the Western World

1.) Germany: In Germany, America and Canada there are about 117 million Germans.

2.) British: In the United Kingdom, America, Australia and Canada there are about 100 million ethnic Brits. 

3.) Italian: In Italy, America, Canada and Germany there are about 73 million Italians--a foundational 
people along with the Greeks. 

4.) French: In France, America and Canada live about 54 million French.

5.) Irish: Most of the Irish live not in Ireland but in America and Canada, as well as Ireland and 
in Australia there are some 46 Irish Westerners.

Largest Cities in the West

I.) List
II.) Maps

1.) New York, New York, USA 8.1

2.) London, England 7

3.) Toronto, Ontario, Canada: 5.5

4.) Sydney, Australia: 4.6

5.) Melbourne, Australia 4.2


6.) Montreal, Quebec, Canada: 3.8

7.) Los Angeles, California, USA: 3.7

8.) Berlin, Germany: 3.3

9.) Madrid, Spain 2.8

10.) Chicago, Michigan, USA  2.6


11.) Rome, Italy: 2.6

12.) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada:  2.3

13.) Brisbane, Australia: 2.1


14.) Paris, French: 2.1

15.) Perth, Australia: 1.8

16.) Hamburg, Germany 1.7

17.) Barcelona, Spain 1.4

18.) Milan, Italy 1.3

19.) Munich, Germany 1.1

20.) Naples 1

Most Canadians are British or French: In America it's Different

Major ethnic groups in Canada:

1.) English
2.) French
3.) Scottish
4.) Irish
5.) Germans
6.) Italian
7.) Chinese
8.) Ukrainian
9.) Indian
10.) Polish

Major ethnic groups in the United States:
1.) Germany
2.) Sub-Saharan African
3.) Irish
4.) Mexican
5.) English
6.) Italian
7.) Polish
8.) French
9.) Scottish
10.) Native American

Largest Ethnic Groups in Canada and America

Suicide Rates Among North Americans

In Canada the suicide rate was the lowest in 1950 and highest in 1980.

While in the United States it was lowest in 2000 and highest between 1949 and 1981.

The Right Reality: How Europe and North America is Changing

I.) Western Europe
III.) America
IV.) Canada: The Country that remains Liberal?

I.) Western Europe

Sweden: Sweden has been run by a Left-leaning Social Democrats majority since the 1980's. But the Status-quo is being challenged by two parties in the Moderates (who are center-right) and the far-right Sweden Democrats in their 2018 election. Back in 2014, the Social Democrats gained 112 seats, the Moderates gained 107 seats and the Sweden Democrats gained 20 seats. With the Migrant crisis and the revelation that Sweden now has a higher rape rate than any other Western country the Moderates are expected to win making it the first time since 1914 a non-Social Democrat Leader takes office. 

Norway: Norway is similar to Sweden in that it's Parliament has been Left-leaning for decades. In Norway the Left-wing Labor Party has been in power since 1927. There is a possibility that this will change as the Center-Right Conservatives is close to forming a minority Government: They have 48 seats compared to the Labor's 55 seats. 

Denmark: Denmark is the only Nordic country where there has been a balance between Right and Left-leaners in recent years. As it stands after the 2015 election: The Right-wing Venstre Party (which held power in 2011) has 47 seats, the Left-wing Social Democrats have 44 seats, and the far-right Danish People's have 22 seats. 

Belgium: The Belgium Parliament is dominated by the center-right New Flemish Alliance, Reformist Movement, Christian Democratic and Flemish and Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats. The President Charles Michel is also center-right. The Right has held power since at least October 2014. 

The Netherlands: Mark Rutte has been the Prime Minister of the Netherlands since October 2010. His People's Party for Freedom and Democracy is considered center-right.

Luxembourg: The President is Mr. Xavier Bettel who came to power before the Migrant Crisis in 2013. He is part of the Democratic Party which is considered Center-Right. 

Italy: The Italians elected Sergio Mattarella to be their President in February of 2015. Mr. Mattarella is now independent but he has traditionally leaned Left. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi was elected in February of 2014. Because the Migrant Crisis and a distrust for Muslims is common among Italians (69% of Italians have a negative view of Muslims who live in Italy1) it is fairly likely that Italy will elect a right-leaning leader in their next election; possibly one from the Forza Italia (Forward Italy) Party. 

Iceland: Iceland has an upcoming election on October 29, 2016. As it stands both the Independence Party (Right-leaning) and the Progressive Party (Center-Right) have 19 seats while the Left-leaning Social Democratic Alliance has 9 seats. The remaining 16 seats belong to minor parties. As it stands one of the Right-wing Governments is set to win. 

Spain: The leader is Mariano Rajoy who is part of the People's Party which is considered Right-Wing. Rajoy has won three elections: in 2011, 2015 and 2016. It is likely that Spain will stay to the Right.

Portugal: President Marcelo de Sousa of the Right-leaning Social Democratic Party was recently elected in November of 2015. However, the Assembly of the Republic is controlled by the Left-wing Socialist Party.

Ireland: The current Taoiseach (essentially Prime Minister) of Ireland is part of the Right-leaning Fine Gael since 2011 (although he was in a collation with Labor until 2016.) The President of Ireland however, is the Left-leaning Micheal J. Higgins who has was elected in 2011 and may remain President until 2018. Ireland is not heavily effected by the migrant crisis so that Ireland may stand out as electing a left-leaning Government in the near future. 

UK: Since Nigel Farage's British Independence Party helped presade Citizens of the United Kingdom to vote to leave the European Union there has been a rise of British Nationalism. The British had already had a Conservative Government which had maintained its power since 2015. It's unlikely the Labor Party will be able to win the 2020 election. Currently the Left-leaning Labor Party has 100 less seats than the Conservatives (there are 650 seats in total.)

France: In France it's between the New Right and the Left. The incumbent is Francois Hollande of the Socialist Party; the challenger is Marine Le Pen who is the leader of the Right National Front. If Mrs. Le Pen is elected in the Spring of 2017 she promises to host a referendum on whether or not France should leave the European Union.

Germany: In Germany the far-right Alternative for Germany is seeking power from the Christian Democratic Union of which Chancellor Merkel is the leader. Because the CDU is center-right and Germany has been most effected by the Migrant crisis there is no realistic expectation that the Political Left will seize any power in the October, 2017 election. September in 2013.


II.) America

The two major contenders for the Presidency of the United States are Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Donald Trump is a seventy year old man with a Scottish background. He made his life as a Business man in New York City; he later became a reality TV star on a show called "The Apprentice". Despite never being a Mayor, Governor or Member of Congress he decided to run for the Republican Party in the Summer of 2015, by July 2016 he was officially recognized as the Republican Nominee after defeating main contender Ted Cruz (a Right Wing Constitutionalist Conservative who was popular with Evangelicals.)

Hilary Clinton is a 68 years old women with a Welsh background. She became a Lawyer in 1973; two years later she married Bill Clinton who would go on to become President in 1992. She became a member of the Senate in 2002 and ran against Barrack Obama in 2008 in the Democratic Race. She was officially recognized as the Democratic Nominee in July, 2016. Her main adversary was Bernie Sanders (a Left-wing Socialist who was popular among young Leftists.)

Mr. Trump is most popular in the South-eastern and the Mid-Western states while Mrs. Clinton is most popular in large populated states like New York and California. One of the key deciding factors is whether or not Americans are satisfied with the Establishment in Washington or if they're willing to accept Trump for change. The real losers here are Conservatives: If Clinton wins there will be a total of twelve years of Left-leaning Democrat style Government while if Trump wins they will have to be under a President that in many ways is more Left-wing than any other Republican President.

The cultural effect of Mr. Trump being elected seems to be a propelled backlash against Political Correctness and the "Progressive" movement. The backlash is already gaining ground with or without an openly Politically Incorrect individual like Trump as President with help from networks like Canada's The Rebel and individuals like British Milo Yianpoulos.

As it stands Mrs. Clinton is most likely to become the next President and providing evidence that the 2010's has been considerably more Left-wing than in the 1990's.

III.) Canada

Out of all the countries in the West Canada is the most likely to be unaffected by the Rise of the Right. Federally, they elected Justin Trudeau a forty-four year old Progressive of the Liberal Party. Prime Minister Trudeau was elected on October 19, 2015; the Canada's vote again in 2019. And when Prime Minister Trudeau won he won big.

In 2011:
The Right-leaning Conservatives had 166 seats.
The Leftist New Democratics  had 103 seats.
The Left-wing Liberals had only 34 seats.

And yet after the 2015 election:
The Conservatives only had 99 seats.
The New Democratics had 44 seats.
And the Liberals had 184 seats.

Such a gain in power had never been seen in Canadian history. It is unlikely that the Liberals will lose more than 50 seats in 2019 and by 2023 the Wave of Conservatism may be over. The Convervatization of Canada relies on the usual failure of the present Government or the success of key European countries under Right-leaning Governments. The key European countries are the United Kingdom, France and Germany because most Canadians have ethnic ties to those countries.

If Donald Trump is elected and division among Americans leads to violence Canada will be less likely to support a New Right style Party Leader from the Conservatives.

Canadians aren't as Liberal as they seem to be however; in 2015 Canadians were asked about the Burka--the majority wanted it banned. More recently Canadians were asked if Immigrants should be screened for "Canadian Values"; once again the majority of Canadian said that they should be screened. While the support from the public exists but Politicians are hesitate to say it. The previous Prime Minister, Steven Harper, tried to use the Burka issue and although most Canadians agreed with him he still lost.

Provincially, the Provinces are leaning Left: British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec*, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland all have Left-leaning Governments.

*: Although Quebec's Liberal Party is considered Center-Right it support socially Liberal policies.

Saskatchewan is run by the Saskatchewan Party and Manitoba is run by the Progressive Conservatives. Traditionally, Alberta has been Conservative but recently switched to the Leftist New Democratic Party. It is very likely that both Alberta and Ontario will have switched to the right by 2020.

It appears that if any country will miss the emerging Movement to the Right it's the Great White North.

Milo Yianpoulos is Popular in Some Surprising Places

Controversial Conservative speaker Milo Yianpoulos is a representation of the emerging New Conservatism which will likely be greatly influenced by the Alt-Right. For this reason it is important to get a sense of where Mr. Yianpoulos is popular. One of the best ways to find this out is to use Google Trends.

Not surprisingly the Brit is most popular in the Anglo-sphere (UK, Canada, America and Australia) but he's also popular in Sweden and Germany to some degree. Despite being British and speaking mainly in America he's most popular in Canada.

He's most often searched in Nova Scotia, a Province that hasn't had a Conservative Government since 2009 and who overwhelmingly supported Justin Trudeau in Canada's last Federal election.

In second place is Ontario which hasn't had a Conservative Government for more than a decade.

The third Province with an interest in Mr. Yianpoulos breaks the trend; Saskatchewan is one of Canada's most Conservative Provinces.

Still, in Liberal Canada the general trend seems to be an interest in a Conservative willing to speak out against Political Correctness (something most Canadians agree has gone too far.)

With the Americans the trend is consistent: Out of ten states where "Milo Yianpoulos" is searched only one is considered a Republican state--Alaska.

The States, in order,  are Delaware, Montana, New Jersey, Alaska, Maine, Illinois, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maryland and Massachusetts.

It is likely then that Milo Yianpoulos to appealing most to Conservatives, probably Millennial because of his focus on issues affecting them such as Feminism and Progressivism, these Conservatives feel that the environment in which they live in has gone wrong.

Canada's 8 Largest Ethnic Groups

Chances are if you're a Canadian you are something of one of the following and you know someone of a few of the following ethnicities.

1.) British: Nearly twelve million Canadians are ethnically linked to the British Islands. Most are English, then comes the Scots and then the Irish.

2.) French: Some 5 million Canada are ethnically French with a long history of settlement and trade in eastern Canada.

3.) German: About 3 million Canadians are ethnically German most of whom live in Ontario.

4.) Italian: 1.4 million Canadians were Italian in 2011; most of whom came to the country after the second World War.

5.) Chinese: 1.4 million Canadians are ethnically Chinese many of whom made Canada their home in the last few decades.

6.) Ukrainian: 1.2 million Canadians have their ancestry in the eastern European country of Ukraine.

7.) Indian: 1.1 million Canadians are East Indian.

8.) Polish: In 2011 1 million Canadians identified as being ethnically Polish.


Source: Statistic Canada National Household Survey (2011)

I.) General overview
II.) Newfoundland
III.) Prince Edward Island
IV.) Nova Scotia
V.) New Brunswick
VI.) Quebec
VII.) Ontario
VIII.) Manitoba

I.) General Overview

This report aims to inform the reader about the differences between Canada's Provinces of which there are ten. It notes the major religious groups, ethnicties, political leanings and provides historical information.

II.) Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland was the first Province to be settled when the English established a fishing town on the eastern part of the island called St. John's. The Beothuks were the indigenous people of the island but due to conflict, intermarriage and decease they ceased to exist as a nation. Most of those living in Labrador (north-west of Newfoundland) are Inuit.

Capital: St. Johns
Joined Canada: 1949
Major religion: Protestant
Major ethnicities: British (especially English) and French

III.) Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island was colonized by the French in the 1500's it was later taken over by the English. Before colonization the Island was predominately inhabited by the Mi'kmaq people; nation who exists on the island to the present day.

Capital: Charlottetown
Joined Canada: 1878
Major religion: Protestant (formerly Roman Catholic in 2006)
Major Ethnicities: British (more-so Scottish), French and Western European.


IV.) Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia was settled by the French in the early 1600's. Long before the Europeans arrived the land belonged to the Mi'kma'ki. 

Capital: Halifax 
Joined Canada: 
Majority religion: Protestant 
Major Ethnicities: British and French

V.) New Brunswick 

Traditionally the land that is now New Brunswick has been inhabited by three people: the Mik'maq, Maliseet and Passamaquoddy. The French were the first Europeans to settle the land.

Capital: Saint John
Joined Canada:
Majority religion: Roman Catholicism 
Major ethnicities: British (mostly English) and French.

VI.) Quebec

Quebec was settled by the French who used the St. Lawrence river as a passage way. Most indigenous people are either Algonquin or Inuit. 

Capital: Montreal 
Joined Canada: 1867
Majority religion: Roman Catholicism*
Major ethnicties: French and British (mostly Irish)

*: Throughout most of Canada's history the majority has been Catholic this has declined since the 1990's so that today a larger portion of French nationals identify as Catholic than do Quebecois.


Ontario

Ontario is the ancestral homeland of many Algonquin, Cree, the Huron and the Ojibwe among others. The first European settlements came from...

Capital: Toronto
Joined Canada: 1867
Majority religion: Protestant (with Catholic schools being Government funded.)
Major ethnicities: British (mostly English), Asian (mostly South and Eastern Asian), French, Western                              European (Mostly German) and Eastern European (mostly Hungarian, Polish and                                  Ukrainian.)

An Overview of the Canada's Provinces

I.) General overview
II.) Newfoundland
III.) Prince Edward Island
IV.) Nova Scotia
V.) New Brunswick
VI.) Quebec
VII.) Ontario
VIII.) Manitoba

I.) General Overview

This report aims to inform the reader about the differences between Canada's Provinces of which there are ten. It notes the major religious groups, ethnicties, political leanings and provides historical information.

II.) Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland was the first Province to be settled when the English established a fishing town on the eastern part of the island called St. John's. The Beothuks were the indigenous people of the island but due to conflict, intermarriage and decease they ceased to exist as a nation. Most of those living in Labrador (north-west of Newfoundland) are Inuit.

Capital: St. Johns
Joined Canada: 1949
Major religion: Protestant
Major ethnicities: British (especially English) and French

III.) Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island was colonized by the French in the 1500's it was later taken over by the English. Before colonization the Island was predominately inhabited by the Mi'kmaq people; nation who exists on the island to the present day.

Capital: Charlottetown
Joined Canada: 1878
Major religion: Protestant (formerly Roman Catholic in 2006)
Major Ethnicities: British (more-so Scottish), French and Western European.


IV.) Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia was settled by the French in the early 1600's. Long before the Europeans arrived the land belonged to the Mi'kma'ki. 

Capital: Halifax 
Joined Canada: 
Majority religion: Protestant 
Major Ethnicities: British and French

V.) New Brunswick 

Traditionally the land that is now New Brunswick has been inhabited by three people: the Mik'maq, Maliseet and Passamaquoddy. The French were the first Europeans to settle the land.

Capital: Saint John
Joined Canada:
Majority religion: Roman Catholicism 
Major ethnicities: British (mostly English) and French.

VI.) Quebec

Quebec was settled by the French who used the St. Lawrence river as a passage way. Most indigenous people are either Algonquin or Inuit. 

Capital: Montreal 
Joined Canada: 1867
Majority religion: Roman Catholicism*
Major ethnicties: French and British (mostly Irish)

*: Throughout most of Canada's history the majority has been Catholic this has declined since the 1990's so that today a larger portion of French nationals identify as Catholic than do Quebecois.


Ontario

Ontario is the ancestral homeland of many Algonquin, Cree, the Huron and the Ojibwe among others. The first European settlements came from the English in the 1600's. Ontario is the largest Province in Canada and the home of Ottawa (the countries capital). Most immigrates come to Ontario so that in 2011 20% of Ontarians were first generation immigrants.

Capital: Toronto
Joined Canada: 1867
Majority religion: Protestant (with Catholic schools being Government funded.)
Major ethnicities: British (mostly English), Asian (mostly South and Eastern Asian), French,
Western European (Mostly German) and Eastern European (mostly Hungarian, Polish and                   Ukrainian.)

Manitoba

Manitoba is the first among Canada's "western provinces". It is also home to the greatest number indigenous peoples.

Capital: Winnipeg
Joined Canada:
Majority religion: Protestant
Major ethnicities: British (mostly English), Indigenous (mostly First Nations), French, German, and Ukrainian.

Saskatchewan

Capital: Regina
Joined Canada:
Majority religion: Protestant
Major ethnicities: British (mostly English) and German.


Alberta

Capital: Edmonton
Joined Canada:
Majority religion:
Major ethnicties: British (mostly English), Western and Eastern European


British Columbia

Capital: Victoria
Joined Canada:
Majority religion: While the largest religious group is Protestant, there are more Agnostics than Protestants.
Major ethnicities: British (mostly English), Asian (Mostly Eastern and Southern)

Europe's Most Powerful Political Parties

I.) In the United Kingdom
II.)  In France
III.) In Germany
IV.) In Russia
V.) Turkey

I.) The United Kingdom

The two major parties in the United Kingdom's Parliamentary system are the Conservatives and the Labor Parties. The Conservative Party is the older of the two, founded in 1834 as its name suggest it is the right-leaning of the two. Its Prime Ministers include the famous Winston Churchill and the infamous Margaret Thatcher. The UK's current Prime Minister, is an intern and Conservative. The Conservatives have been in power since 2010.

The Labor Party was founded in 1900 and is generally center-left. One well-known Prime Minister was Tony Blair who joined George Bush in declaring war on the Taliban and Iraq under Sudan Sustain.

The Labor Party has been criticized for being unappealing to the average Brit while Peter Hitchens has criticized the Conservatives for being dysfunctional. A Labor victory over the Conservatives is unlikely because David Cameroon was still popular when he left office after Brexit and the Migrant Crisis has moved Europe towards the right.

The two other minor parties in Britain are the left-wing Scottish National Party and the Liberal Democrats.

II.) France

France has two major Political Parties: The Socialists and the Republicans. The Socialist Party ("Parti socialiste" in French) is a left-leaning party which was founded in 1969. France's current President, Francois Hollande is a member of the Socialist Party. He was elected in 2013. 

The Republican Party leans right and was founded in 2015 (it is closely linked with the Union for a Popular Movement which was founded in 2002.) 

The most important minor political Party is the far-right National Fronte which is headed by Marine Le Pen. She promises to open the opportunity for the French to vote to leave the EU. A Frexit could end the EU altogether. 

It is possible that Marine Le Pen will receive enough support to become President in 2017. 

III.) Germany

Germany's two major Political Parties are the Christian Democratic Union (formed in 1945) and the Social Democratic Party (founded back in 1863).

The Christian Democratic Party is center-right and headed by Angela Merkel. The Party has been in power since 2005 under Angela Merkel. The Christian Democratic Union has long been denominate since the fall of the National Socialist German Workers Party (otherwise known as the Nazi Party). They denominated the 50's, 60's then again in the 80's and 90's when Chancellor Helmut Kohl maintained power.

The Socialist Democratic Party is center-left and has never held power for more then 9 years and was most powerful in mid 70's and the early 2000's.

When of Germany's emerging parties is the Alternative For Germany which is considered far-right and since May of 2016 is officially anti-Islam.

Germany has an election coming in 2017 and it is unlikely Germany is going to move towards the left. Instead the majority of the vote will likely be held by the Christian Democratic Union and the new Alternative for Germany. It is unclear if the once popular Angela Merkel will run again. Polls suggest Germans are split on whether she should or not.

IV.) Russia

Russia only became a Democracy in 1991 and its survival is questionable. In Russia there are two parties that have proved successful: Our Home--Russia and the Unity Party. OHR was founded in 1995 and was center-right but dissolved in 2005. The Unity Party was founded in 1999 and merged to become United Russia in 2001. The Unity Party/United Russia is the party of Vladimir Putin.

Putin was first elected in 1999 as Prime Minister, in 2000 he became President, in 2008 he became Prime Minister and then in President again in 2012. Therefore he has held Political power since the 90's and actual power sense 1999.

Some have claimed he has become Russia's first Dictator. It is true that has made moves to restrict religious freedom so that one cannot try to convert another to any faith outside of a place of worship.

Russia's left-wing is weak and it is unlikely to gain a foothold while Putin is in power.

V.) Turkey

Turkey has four major parties:

Justice and Development Party: This is the Party of the current President Erdogan. It was founded in 2001 and is considered right-wing.

Republican People's Party: This party began as a political movement in late 1910's. It became a Political Party in 1923; in modern times it was reestablished in 1992. It is center-left.

Nationalist Movement Party: It was founded 1969 and is considered far-right. They are considered Euroskepics.

People's Democratic Party: This is the newest of the party's as it was founded in 2012. It is left-wing and Secular.

Uzbekistan's President Dies

Uzbekistan, a country of about 30 million people which borders Russia and Turkestan has lost its President.
Islam Karimov was born 1938 to a lower-class family. He came to study economics and engineering. He became President in 1991 at age 53; Mr. Karimov passed away at age 78 on September 2, 2016.

He started off committed to Communism but as the years went on he became more central. He repeatedly crushed Islamist groups during his time as President.

It is difficult to judge how well Uzbekistan did economically because Islam Karimov has been the country's only President. When compared with nearby Afghanistan, Uzbekistan has a higher literary rate, a higher life expectancy and a stronger military (48th overall.)

The Chairmen of the Senate (aged 53) now acts as President until the next election which will likely occur within the next six months.

Who are the British?

You may have heard of the British Empire, the stereotype of crooked teeth and the abolishment of slavery. Almost everyone has heard of the British and many, both white and black are part British themselves but who are the British? What defines them as an ethnic group?







I.) Defining "British"
II.) Creating an Empire
III.) Abolishing slavery
IV.) Where the British live today

I.) Defining "British"

The British people are defined as those with ancestors in the British Isles in north-western Europe. Ireland and Britannia (also called Britain and Brittany) are the two major islands while smaller islands such as the Isle of Man and the Scottish islands exist as well.

The ethnic groups that are under the umbrella term "British" are the Irish (who live on the island of Ireland), the Welsh that live in south-eastern Britannia, the English (who live in southern Britannia) and the Scottish who live in the northern part of Britannia.

Historically the Irish have been mainly the same since the pre-Roman days while the English are a mix between the native inhabitants called the Celts, later during the years 400-700 AD the Anglos and the Saxons migrated to Britain. By the first crusade in 1095 the four ethnic groups were defined in history.


II.) Creating an Empire

By the early 1600's the British were travelling by ship 2000 miles to the west to the large island of Newfoundland. On the eastern part the British had created a fishing settlement they named St. John's and this was only the beginning. By 1700 AD the British had colonies across eastern America. The drawback was of course when about a third of Americans declared independence and drove those loyal to the King into the what was then Upper and Lower Canada (now Ontario and Quebec).

The Americans, though they rejected acknowledgement of the British Monarch, unlike neighboring Canada was still very much British. 38 out the 43 US Presidents were ethnically British. (In fact in the two major candidates in the 2016 election are ethically British; Mrs. Clinton is Welsh and Mr. Trump is Scottish.)

During the 1700's the British took over French territory in Canada and expanded to Africa.
By 1815 the Brits had territory in South Africa, India and Australia.
By 1900 the Brits had hundreds of miles of land on every Continent exempt for South America (it does however hold a small Island off the coast of Argentina.)

Today the British Empire influences the world in three ways:

1.) It helped the Protestant faith so that today large percentages of Americans, Sub-Saharan Africans, Australians, New Zealanders and to a lesser degree Canadians identify as Protestant.

2.) It spread civilization so that today literacy and healthcare facilities are significantly more prevalent than they would be without colonization.

3.) It spread the English language so that today English is the dominate language in North America and is very commonly spoken south of the Saharan, in India and in Oceania.

III.) Abolishing Slavery

 In 1833 the British empire abolished slavery in its domain. The effort to abolish slavery took decades however and was mainly due to efforts from Evangelical Protestants and to some degree Secularists and Catholics. John Newton, who penned the hymn "Amazing Grace" and Prime Minister William Wilberforce were very active in trying to persuade Parliament to forego the practice.

This wasn't enough for the British however; partly for economic reasons the Empire began to demand all other European empires cease to continue slavery. By the end of the century slavery was almost entirely wiped out throughout the world.

For reference the Americans abolished slavery in 1865 after a four year civil war that left millions of dead.

IV.) Where are they now?

In the modern world the majority of the British live in seven countries: The United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Some twenty countries are part of the British Commonwealth where citizens celebrate British influence in their countries. Some countries such as the Bahamas have a significantly more positive view of the Empire than India where past abuses are still discussed. In America British Common Law is relied on to this day. This is also true in Canada with the exemption of the Province of Quebec which relies on the Napoleonic Code for it's Civil Law.