Quebec Nationalism Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is Quebec nationalism?
A political and cultural movement advocating for the interests and identity of Quebec and its French-speaking population.
True or False: Quebec nationalism emerged after World War II.
True
What major political party was founded in Quebec in 1968 that promoted Quebec nationalism?
The Parti Québécois
Fill in the blank: The Quiet Revolution in Quebec took place during the ______.
1960s
What was the primary goal of the Quiet Revolution?
To modernize Quebec society and assert its identity.
Which social movement in the 1960s contributed to the rise of Quebec nationalism?
The rise of the French language and culture.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant event in Quebec nationalism during the 1970s? A) The October Crisis B) The Second World War C) The Great Depression
A) The October Crisis
What was the October Crisis?
A series of events in 1970 involving the kidnapping of government officials by the FLQ.
True or False: The FLQ aimed for peaceful negotiations for Quebec’s sovereignty.
False
What does FLQ stand for?
Front de libération du Québec
Fill in the blank: The 1980 Quebec referendum was held to decide on ______.
sovereignty-association with Canada
What was the outcome of the 1980 Quebec referendum?
The majority voted against sovereignty-association.
Multiple Choice: Which leader was prominent in the 1980 Quebec referendum? A) René Lévesque B) Pierre Trudeau C) Jean Charest
A) René Lévesque
What was the significance of Bill 101 passed in 1977?
It established French as the official language of Quebec.
True or False: Quebec nationalism is solely a political movement.
False
What cultural aspect did Quebec nationalism seek to protect?
The French language and Quebecois culture.
Fill in the blank: The term ‘sovereignty movement’ refers to the push for Quebec to become ______.
an independent nation
What was the primary concern of Quebec nationalists during the post-war era?
To ensure the survival and promotion of the French language and culture in Quebec.
Who was the Premier of Quebec during the Quiet Revolution?
Jean Lesage
Multiple Choice: In which year did the Parti Québécois first come to power? A) 1968 B) 1976 C) 1980
B) 1976
What was the role of the Conseil de la langue française established in 1961?
To promote and protect the French language in Quebec.
True or False: The 1995 Quebec referendum resulted in Quebec becoming independent.
False
What was the main argument for Quebec sovereignty presented during referendums?
The right of Quebecois to self-determination.
