Trudeau

Question 1

when did Trudeau join the Liberal party, despite _________?

Answer 1

1965; he criticized Pearson’s policy regarding Bomarc missiles

Question 2

when did Trudeau become Pearson’s Minister of Justice?

Answer 2

1967

Question 3

what part did Trudeau play in Canada’s army?

Answer 3

served in the Canadian Officers Army Corps; in WW2; opposed conscription

Question 4

which Omnibus Bill did Trudeau introduce as Minister of Justice?

Answer 4

the Criminal Act Amendment Bill

Question 5

the Criminal Act Amendment Bill

the decriminalization of homosexual acts- “there’s no place for _________________”

Answer 5

the state in the bedrooms of the nation

Question 6

the Criminal Act Amendment Bill

legalization of ______________

Answer 6

contraception and abortion

Question 7

the Criminal Act Amendment Bill

ownership restrictions on _____

Answer 7

guns

Question 8

the Criminal Act Amendment Bill

use of __________ on drunk drivers

Answer 8

breathalyzer tests

Question 9

as Prime Minister, what did Trudeau defend?

Answer 9

the welfare state, 1971 statement multiculturalism, and regional development

Question 10

Trudeau believed in his ability to keep Canada united in the face of ________________

Answer 10

rising tensions in Quebec and the West

Question 11

Trudeau found it natural that Canada go through hardships to maintain ______________

Answer 11

National Reconciliation

Question 12

October Crisis 1970
Trudeau is still remembered as the leader who had to face down _______ and bring order to Canada in its most desperate hour of need

Answer 12

the FLQ

Question 13

October Crisis 1970

the use of which Act still causes controversy among Canadians?

Answer 13

War Measures Act

Question 14

The Wild Western Alienation

when was the oil crisis in Canada?

Answer 14

1973

Question 15

The Wild Western Alienation

what was Trudeau’s response?

Answer 15

freezing oil prices in Alberta and establishing Petro Canada

Question 16

The Wild Western Alienation

by 1980 the world oil crisis was hurting Canadians- what was Trudeau’s response?

Answer 16

established the National Energy Program (NEP)

Question 17

what was the purpose of the National Energy Program (NEP)?

Answer 17

increase Canadian ownership, seek self-sufficiency, and increase federal interest in Alberta oil

Question 18

what was the result of the NEP?

Answer 18

resent in the West; Liberals lost most of their support

Question 19

Cold War Policy

what did Trudeau believe in regarding the Canadian military?

Answer 19

disarming during the Cold War

Question 20

Cold War Policy

what was Trudeau’s preferred policy and why?

Answer 20

friendship with communist countries that would open communication to halt possible conflict

Question 21

Cold War Policy

how did the Americans view Trudeau’s friendship policy?

Answer 21

negatively and with growing suspicion

Question 22

what was Trudeau’s quote regarding America?

Answer 22

it’s like “sleeping with an elephant”

Question 23

when was the Constitution brought home and what was the controversy with it?

Answer 23

1982; Quebec still did not give approval

Question 24

the Constitution was the last great step to _____________

Answer 24

full Canadian Autonomy

Question 25

what would Trudeau lend his voice to and why?

Answer 25

both Quebec sovereignty Referendums to solidify National Reconciliation

Question 26

how and when did Trudeau pass away?

Answer 26

in 2000 from Parkinson’s disease and cancer