This is a biggy…but it’s the last module!!
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(1) WWII (dates: ___________________)
What were the two ways that Canadians were involved with the War?
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What were some major events in WWII that Canadians were involved in?
What happened on June 6, 1944?
What was being produced in Canada at this time?
Why do you think WWII was an important event for the depression?
What are restrictions?
List some restriction efforts made in Canada:
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Women and WWII
What does, “From the Kitchen to the Factory” mean?
How were women affected by WWII?
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Conscription Crisis (again?)
What did Prime Minister King promise to Quebec in 1939?
Did he keep or break his promise? How?
What is a plebiscite?
What were the results of the plebiscite?
How do you think this affected Quebec Nationalism?
(2) Maurice Duplessis (dates:___________________)
Nationalist Policies
What party did Duplessis begin? (date:________)
When was Duplessis premier of Quebec?
What was their major stance?
List 4 nationalist policies adopted by Duplessis and his party:
Tradition
What are traditional elements?
What were the traditional elements of Duplessis’ era?
Church
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Rural Life
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Government
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Change
Who wanted change during Duplessis’ rule and what did they want?
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Major developments during the Duplessis era
Describe these major developments:
Asbestos Strike (1949):
Agricultural Changes:
Mining:
Padlock Law (1937):
Population Growth (1946-1960):
Americanization of life:
(3) Jean Lesage (Dates: ____________________)
What political party did Jean Lesage lead?
When did they come into power in Quebec?
How can you describe the Quiet Revolution?
What were the main elements of the Quiet Revolution?
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What was the government slogan at this time?
What gains momentum in Quebec at this time?
What is the FLQ?
What was their main objective?
Why can they be described as a terrorist group?
Government Intervention during the Quiet Revolution: Social Sector
Education
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Health and Social
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Labour
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Government Intervention during the Quiet Revolution: Economic Sector
What was the government’s point of view towards Quebec’s economy at this time?
Creation of Crown Corporations
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Why?
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Try the Essay Question on the Quiet Revolution
Quiet Revolution – Essay Question
The 1960s was a period of political and social development in Quebec. The political, social, and economic structures changed rapidly during this period. The outcome of these developments represented a departure from the traditionalism of the Duplessis Era.
Your task: Write a coherent essay of 150 words showing the connections among the main elements associated with the social, political, and economic changes between 1960 and 1970 in Quebec. Refer to the documents provided to guide your essay.
Your essay should mention:
- 1 political change in Quebec
- 1 economic change in Quebec
- 1 change in the traditional role of certain institutions
- 1 example of a new expression of Quebec Nationalism
Document 1 Document 2
Document 3
(Rassemblement pour l’indépendance nationale).
Document 4
“Maitres chez Nous!” – Jean Lesage
(4) Major Political Developments in Quebec: 1970-1980
Major political leaders
1970-1976:
1976-1980:
Who have been Quebec’s Premiers since then?
If you need help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Quebec_premiers
The October Crisis (Date: __________)
Who was Canada’s Prime Minister at this time?
What was the event that caused of the October crisis?
What government intervention was the consequence to this event?
Bill 22 (Date: ________)
What did Bill 22 replace?
What did Bill 22 state?
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Montreal Olympics (Date: _________)
Political Opposition
What is political opposition?
Who founded the Parti Quebecois (PQ)?
When was it founded?
What was the PQs main belief?
When did this opposition party come into power?
René Lévesque
What did Rene Levesque want?
He tried to get this with BILL101
4 main points:
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Another name for Bill 101 is:
What is a referendum?
What exactly was the referendum of 1980?
Who was the leader of the opposition at this time?
Was the referendum a success?
Why?
(5) Contemporary Quebec (1970-1980):
Major Economic and Social Developments
1970-1976
Who was the Premier of Quebec during this period?
What was the key economic development?
Why was the James Bay Agreement (1975) necessary?
1976-1980
Who was the Premier of Quebec during this period?
What economic practice, begun by Jean Lesage, was continued?
How?
What other economic activities occurred during the 1970s?
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Describe the main Social Developments in Quebec from 1970-1980.
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(6) Major Political Issues: 1980 – Present
Constitutional Question
Constitutional Act (date: ___________)
Who was the Prime Minister involved with this Act?
Who was the Premier of Quebec at the time?
What was its purpose?
How did it affect Canada?
What was the formula for amendments to the constitution?
Why do you think Quebec did not ratify the Constitutional Act?
Meech Lake Accord (date: _______)
Who was the Prime Minister involved with this accord (or agreement)?
Who was the Premier of Quebec at the time?
What was its purpose?
What were Quebec’s demands?
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How long did this accord last?
Why was it discarded?
Charlottetown Accord (date: ________)
Who was the Prime Minister involved with this accord (or agreement)?
Who was the Premier of Quebec at the time?
What did it include?
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Why was it rejected?
Quebec Referendum (date: ________)
Who was the Prime Minister at this time?
Who was the Premier of Quebec at the time?
Who wrote the law for this referendum?
Which parties agreed to work together to support the ‘yes’ side of the referendum?
What was the referendum question?
What were the results of the referendum?
On what did Parizeau blame the results?
What was the consequence of this statement for Parizeau?
Ask one of your teachers or parents about their memories of the referenda.
Language Debates
Bill 178 (date: _________)
Who introduced Bill 178 and why?
What allowed Bill 178 to be introduced?
What were its main points?
Bill 68 (date: __________)
What did this Bill amend?
What did it state?
What controversy arose in 1999 about Bill 101 and, in particular, Section 58?
What was the government ordered to do?
For more information on language issues…
The Language Laws of Quebec – Readings. Marianapolis College (Aug, 2003)
http://www2.marianopolis.edu/quebechistory/readings/langlaws.htm
Bill 101 – Encyclopedia Article. The Free Dictionary (2004)
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Bill%20101
(7) Major Economic Issues: 1980 – present
What were the major Economic Developments during this period?
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Major Social Issues: 1980-present
The Oka Crisis (date: _______)
What led up to the crisis at Oka?
What do you think this crisis demonstrated to the rest of Canada?
What happened on July 11 that spurred the crisis?
How long did it last?
Who demonstrated solidarity for the people at Kanesatake? How?
What happened in September of that year?
For more information regarding the Oka Crisis….
CBC Archives
http://archives.cbc.ca/IDD-1-71-99/conflict_war/oka/
History: Crisis Inspired Many Native People
http://www.firstnationsdrum.com/fall2000/hist_oka.htm
******Write a formal paper on this topic to improve your class grade…
Include:
Causes, effects, solutions, issues….
See Ms. Rosen, once you have done some research and taken some notes, for an essay outline.
What are some other important Social Developments?
1. Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (date: ______)
- Why is it paramount (most important) over other legislation?
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