Different isms/ideologys

Question 1

What is Liberalism?

Answer 1

Belief in social progress, individual rights, and reforms; supports change over tradition.

Question 2

What is Conservatism?

Answer 2

Supports traditional values and stability; resists rapid change.

Question 3

What is Protectionism?

Answer 3

Economic policy using high tariffs on imports to protect domestic markets.

Question 4

What is Free Trade?

Answer 4

Policy of low or no tariffs to promote international trade between nations.

Question 5

What is Capitalism?

Answer 5

Profit-driven economic system based on private ownership and investment.

Question 6

What is Economic Liberalism?

Answer 6

Laissez-faire economics with minimal state intervention; private businesses run the economy.

Question 7

What are Labour Unions?

Answer 7

Worker movements demanding better pay, working conditions, and social protection.

Question 8

What is Agriculturalism?

Answer 8

Values rural life and farming; promotes colonizing and settling new regions.

Question 9

What is Ultramontanism?

Answer 9

Belief that the Catholic Church should dominate political, social, and religious life.

Question 10

What is Anti-Clericalism?

Answer 10

Opposition to Church involvement in politics and society; promotes secularism.

Question 11

What is French-Canadian Nationalism of Survival?

Answer 11

Defends French-Canadian identity—focus on Catholicism, language, rural values.

Question 12

What is Social Reformism?

Answer 12

Movement aiming to fix inequalities caused by industrialization through charitable work.

Question 13

What is Reformist Feminism (early)?

Answer 13

Adds women’s political rights and education to social reform demands.

Question 14

What is British Imperialism?

Answer 14

Loyalty to the British Empire and identity; Canada seen as part of Britain.

Question 15

What is French-Canadian Nationalism (1900–1920)?

Answer 15

Push for Canadian autonomy, French rights, bilingualism; opposed British wars.

Question 16

What is Xenophobia?

Answer 16

Fear or hatred of foreigners; leads to discrimination.

Question 17

What is Monopoly Capitalism?

Answer 17

One company dominates a market by eliminating competitors.

Question 18

Who were the Suffragettes?

Answer 18

Early feminists who fought for women’s right to vote and hold public office.

Question 19

What is Socialism?

Answer 19

Left-wing ideology favoring state intervention, equality, and collective ownership.

Question 20

What is Cooperatism?

Answer 20

Members pool resources in cooperatives to benefit communities, especially farmers.

Question 21

What is Clerico-Nationalism?

Answer 21

French-Canadian nationalism tied to Catholicism, rural life, and traditional values.

Question 22

What is Interventionism?

Answer 22

Government actively intervenes in the economy to fix crises or inequalities.

Question 23

What is Communism?

Answer 23

Far-left ideology; revolution, state ownership of production, wealth equality.

Question 24

What is Fascism?

Answer 24

Far-right ideology with extreme nationalism, racism, militarism, one-party rule.

Question 25

What is Nazism?

Answer 25

German variant of fascism under Hitler; adds anti-Semitism and racial ideology.

Question 26

What is Populism?

Answer 26

Appeals to the general population, opposes political elites.

Question 27

What is Keynesianism?

Answer 27

Advocates government spending during economic crises to stabilize capitalism.

Question 28

What is Quebec Nationalism (1940s–1950s)?

Answer 28

Defends Quebec’s French-Catholic identity and provincial autonomy.

Question 29

What is Americanism?

Answer 29

Influence of American culture and values through media and consumerism.

Question 30

What is Economic Nationalism?

Answer 30

State-led effort to control Quebec’s economy and create a Francophone business class.

Question 31

What is Nationalization?

Answer 31

Government takes over private business/resources to manage as public property.

Question 32

What is Quebec Neo-Nationalism?

Answer 32

Modern nationalism focusing on French language, Quebecois identity, and sovereignty.

Question 33

What is Multiculturalism?

Answer 33

Promotes diversity, Indigenous rights, bilingualism, and equal treatment of cultures.

Question 34

What is Feminism (modern)?

Answer 34

Fights for gender equality in rights, pay, legal status, and family life.

Question 35

Who are Sovereigntists?

Answer 35

Quebecers who support independence from Canada, especially during referendums.

Question 36

What is Federalism?

Answer 36

Belief in Canadian unity and opposing Quebec separation.

Question 37

What is Neoliberalism?

Answer 37

Supports free markets, reduced government spending, privatization, and free trade.

Question 38

What is Globalization?

Answer 38

International economic integration through trade and business investment.

Question 39

What is Anti-Globalization?

Answer 39

Criticism of job loss and exploitation caused by globalized capitalism.

Question 40

What is Social Economy?

Answer 40

Community-driven development focused on justice, inclusion, and sustainability.

Question 41

What is Devitalization?

Answer 41

Economic and social decline of rural regions due to job loss and youth migration.

Question 42

What is Quebec Inc.?

Answer 42

Economic alliance between Quebec’s government and Francophone businesses.

Question 43

What is Interculturalism?

Answer 43

Ethnic groups integrate through the French language as a common base.

Question 44

What is Environmentalism?

Answer 44

Advocates for climate protection, fossil fuel reduction, and green energy.