FLQ
The FULL NAME of the separatist and terrorist group in Québec
What is Front de Libération du Québec?
Who was the Prime Minister that proposed the constitutional change in Canada?
Prime Minister Mulroney.
In what province did Bill 101 directly affect?
Quebec
Which Prime Minister passed this Act?
Who is Pierre Trudeau?
Did Quebec separate after the referendum?
No.
The name of the crisis the FLQ is best known for
What is the 1970 October Crisis?
What was Prime Minister Mulroney's hope for the constitutional change regarding Quebec?
He hoped it would reduce Quebec nationalism and make French Canadians feel more content.
What was the real reason Bill 101 was supported?
Because Quebec wanted independence from Canada.
What were the terms of this Act?
English and French were both made the official languages of Canada.
What was the purpose of the referendum?
The referendum gave Quebeckers a chance to vote on the Quebec separation.
The act that Pierre Trudeau invoked in order to suspend all civil rights
What is the War Measures Act?
What was the outcome of the constitutional accord proposed by Mulroney?
It backfired and almost led to Quebec breaking away from Canada.
What was the primary concern of many French Canadians despite official bilingualism?
They worried that the French language would gradually die out due to the influence of English language media from Canada and the USA.
What was the goal of promoting official bilingualism in Canada?
To heal old conflicts and create a sense of one nation with two languages.
What political party was formed following the failure of Meech Lake?
The Bloc Quebecois.
This event marked the beginning of the October crisis.
What is the kidnapping of the Minister of Labor, Pierre Laporte?
Why did the constitutional accord eventually collapse?
It faced opposition from many Canadians, including English Canadians, immigrants, and Indigenous Canadians.
What restrictions did Bill 101 impose in Quebec?
Public signs must be in French, most government services are provided in French, and access to English language education and media is limited.
What is one effect of Canada's official bilingualism on everyday life?
Government publications and product labels, such as ingredients on soup cans, are in both English and French.
What sentiment did the Bloc Quebecois tap into to gain support?
Long-held resentment and French patriotism.
What was the goal of the FLQ during the 1960s?
To gain independence for Quebec through violence.
What were some concerns of English Canadians regarding the constitutional accord?
They believed it would allow the Quebec government to discriminate against non-French citizens and resented the perceived special treatment for the French.
How did many Quebecers view Bill 101?
As a way to defend their language against the more powerful English culture and media.
What historical context led to Canada's official bilingualism?
The rise of Quebec nationalism in the 1960s and an attempt to improve relationships between English and French Canada.