FLQ
What was his opinion on the FLQ?
His exact words: "I absolutely despised them, they were absolutely horrible human beings. The FLQ was labelled a terrorist organisation by the Canadian government because it sought to achieve an independent and socialist Quebec by violent means."
His kidnapping triggered what?
The October Crisis
Who implemented this act?
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
True or False, the FLQ expected the War Measures Act to be put into place.
False
Who else had been kidnapped and murdered around the time James Cross had been kindapped?
Pierre Laporte
What was James Cross's opinion on the War Measures Act?
He thought the Act was necessary and that the government made the right decision by implementing it.
What did the majority of the population think of the way the government dealt with the FLQ?
The majority of the population believed Trudeau went too far in recommending the use of the War Measures Act to suspend civil freedoms, and that the precedent set by this occurrence was hazardous.
How did Cross manage to survive so long?
He co-operated. Humorous moments with the kidnappers helped to keep him sane. Also he was extremely calm which surprised them the most.
What powers did the War Measures Act give to the government?
Once the War Measures Act was in effect, the police were able to intervene and take action. They were able to arrest and imprison 497 persons as a result of it. The Quebec government also requested military assistance to assist the civil authorities, with Canadian Forces deploying across the province.
Name the 4 demands the FLQ demanded in order for the release of James Cross.
1. The release of 23 FLQ "political prisoners".
2. The broadcast and publication of the FLQ manifesto.
3. 500,000$
4. Safe travel to Cuba or Algeria.
How long was James Cross kidnapped for?
60 days
What was the significance of this Act in relation to the time it was put in place?
It was the first time the War Measures Act had been implemented in Canada during a period of peace.
Why did the FLQ specifically kidnap James Cross? (long answer)
Because he was an English speaking person living in Westmount, a rich neighbourhood. They targeted him because the French weren't able to obtain that amount of wealthiness so they violently protested by kidnapping him.