Haiti. It was the first country to do so. The next year, Haiti published its first constitution. Article 2 stated: “Slavery is forever abolished.” By abolishing slavery in its entirety, Haiti also abolished the slave trade, unlike the two-step approach of the European nations and the United States. When did […]
Minutemen were members of the organized New England colonial militia companies trained in weaponry, tactics, and military strategies, comprising the American colonial partisan militia during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for being ready at a minute’s notice, hence the name. What does Minuteman stand for? Definition of minuteman […]
Technically, the 13th Amendment is what ended slavery in Delaware; however, the state was the last to ratify the Amendment. Delaware did not ratify the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery until 1901, the only non-seceded state that opposed the Amendment into the twentieth century. What was the last state to free […]
These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations Texas. Texans have always liked to do things their own way, and the beginnings of this state certainly set the stage. Hawaii. ” “ Vermont. Rhode Island. Oregon. The Republic of West Florida. How many US states were once countries? The […]
Five northern states agreed to gradually abolish slavery, with Pennsylvania being the first state to approve, followed by New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. By the early 1800s, the northern states had all abolished slavery completely, or they were in the process of gradually eradicating it. What state did […]
USA-Canada Border Crossings. The Canada-United States border is the longest international border in the World at 5,525 miles. There are more than 100 land border crossings between Canada and the USA, although not all of these are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week year round. Does the […]
In 1858 the “Freedom Act” was ratified, declaring that any slave brought into Vermont was free. What were the first states to abolish slavery? In 1780, Pennsylvania became the first state to abolish slavery when it adopted a statute that provided for the freedom of every slave born after its […]
Do I need a passport or other forms of identification to ride the boat? Answer: We do not require any identification to ride the boat. The trip will depart from the landing in Niagara Falls, New York, and return to the same location. Can you ride the Maid of the […]
Processing times For a passport application submitted: in person at passport site (Service Canada Centre – Passport Service): It may take up to 2 weeks, plus mailing time. in person at a Service Canada Centre or by mail: It may take up to 9 weeks, plus mailing time. How quickly […]
Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Jamaica, as well as proof of anticipated departure from Jamaica. If you are traveling to Jamaica on a cruise, you may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document. Can […]
It’s all a matter of attitude: speaking English right away is somewhat rude, as if you expected everybody to speak English only, in a province whose official language is not English. Can I get by speaking English in Montreal? French Language Requirements Learning English is not encouraged by the government. […]
Operated by Vermont Translines and VIA Rail, the Vermont to Canada service departs from Downtown Transit Center Burlington and arrives in Toronto Union Station. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance. Can I travel from Vermont to Canada? Vermont Welcomes Canadian […]
Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing plus mail time if you apply in person at a passport site, and 9 weeks plus mail time if you apply by mail or at a Service Canada Centre. How fast can a Canadian passport be issued? According to Service Canada, the […]
Children under 16 only need proof of U.S. citizenship. Entry into the United States: When traveling by air from Canada, U.S. citizens must present a U.S. passport book or other approved identification document. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website provides a full list of allowable documents. Can a […]
The officer sees results from the first two scans—radiation and license plate—and follows up with the traveler’s documents and questions about what they are bringing across the border. Currently, the officer compares the documents with records in CBP’s database—just as it’s done in the pedestrian lanes. What do immigration officers […]