Early Life (Before Office)
Where was Brian Mulroney born? (Province)
Quebec
What country did Mulroney introduce a free trade agreement with?
United States
Why were Canadians slowly losing trust in Mulroney?
Broken Promises
(Multiple Answers)
What was the bribe that Mulroney recieved?
Money/Cash
Where would Brian Mulroney be on the political spectrum?
Right-wing Authoritarian.
When was Brian Mulroney elected as Prime Minister? (Year)
1983
What's a con of the free trade agreement policy?
Loss in the manufacturing sector
Why were Canadians worried about their national identity, as well as Brian Mulroney's?
Over friendly and interested in American leaders' interests and ideas.
True or false, did he end up accepting the bribe, or was it a hoax?
True, he accepted the bribe.
What made Mulroney right-wing?
He supported the free market, lower taxes, privatization, and pro large businesses.
Which former Prime Minister did Mulroney have to beat to become Prime Minister?
Joe Clark
Why was the free trade agreement policy known as a "double-edged sword"?
For some, it was really great, others really bad
Why was Mulroney seen as a corporate politician?
Associated and interested in large businesses and high-class interests.
What did Mulroney do to get the bribe?
Influence Air Canada to buy Airbus's so the company can enter the North American market.
What made Mulroney slightly authoritarian?
He supported traditional institutions like the law and monarchy, but wasn't too strict on personal freedoms.
When Mulroney was getting his education, which former Prime Minister did he work for? (Hint: More of a mentor)
John Diefenbaker
What's a pro of the free trade agreement policy?
- Made consumer goods cheaper
- Brought free trade to North America
(Different possible answer)
Added a tax on more things/Consumers spending more money.
How did Mulroney show progressive social values? (Multiple Answers)
He tried to bring the 2 sides of Canada together (French Canadian VS English Canadian), he supported immigration and multiculturalism, as well as standing against for segregation.
What's a pro of the GST tax Mulroney introduced? (Multiple answers possible)
Tax was more transparent, Tax helped reduce Canada's debt, Tax was more fair.