Canadian Economy & Science
How much could the Canadarm lift?
Up to 30,000kg
Which government was Alberta angry with?
The Federal government
What was the ruling of the vote for the Quebec Referendum, and what was the percentage?
59.6% voted for "NO"
What year did Brian Mulroney win the federal election?
The 1984 election. (Exact date: September 4, 1984)
When did the Canadarm retire, and after how many missions?
The Canadarm retired in 2011, after 90 missions.
Which invasion was condemned as illegal in the Falklands war?
The Argentinian invasion
What was not to be considered in the Constitution of 1981?
Aboriginal and treaty rights
What was the agreement that Brian Mulroney made with the United States in late 1984?
The free trades agreement
How high was the inflation rate?
10-12%
What UK claim did Canada support?
The UK sovereignty claim, as well as UN Resolution 502
Name 3 of the tools that the Indigenous communities used to gain traction and support.
1. Action groups
2. Petitions
3. Presentations (Media projects)
4. International support
What was Brian Mulroney's position in Central Nova, 1983?
Member of Parliament (MP)
What were the key roles of the Canadarm?
1. Satellite deployment
2. ISS assembly
3. Astronaut support
What did Canada not supply Argentina with? (2 answers)
1. Military aid
2. Limited sanctions
Name the 3 things that Quebec strove to accomplish in the Quebec Referendum of 1980.
1. More recognition
2. More French accommodations
3. Greater autonomy
(4. Sovereignty)
What group was Daphne Odjig a founding member of in the 1970s?
Professional Native Indian Artists' Inc.
(or the Indian Group of Seven)
What kind of businesses struggled economically?
Manufacturing and resource industries
Describe in your own words on what the National Energy Controversy was about.
1. How Canada would use and sell its oil
2. Alberta felt mistreated, and felt it was missing benefits
3. Caused discourse with the government and the West
4. Brian Mulroney halted the NEP, and gave back the rights and benefits of oil to Alberta
Is there still discourse about Quebec's sovereignty? What are some of Quebec's struggles?
Yes, there is still discourse to this day.
1. National identity
2. English domination of governments, languages, communities
3. Social adversity/identity
Name the 5 troubles that the indigenous community was facing at the time of Daphne Odjig's art career.
1. Cultural Identity
2. Colonialism
3. Racism
4. Economical Adversity
5. Social Adversity