England and France were rivals, not only on the continent, but in the West Indies, in India, and in Europe.

The participation of the people in their own government was the more significant, because the colonies actually had what England only seemed to have, - three departments of government.

In appearance the labor system of all the colonies was the same.

One of the strongest and most persistent elements in national development has been that inheritance of political traditions and usages which the new settlers brought with them.

As often happens during a war, some parts of the country prospered, notwithstanding the constant loss.

'Good wine needs no bush', and if there were need to urge the reading of history it would be proof that history is too dull and unattractive to be read.

England and France were rivals, not only on the continent, but in the West Indies, in India, and in Europe.