The Cold War
What was the "Iron Curtain" and who came up with the term?
The term was first introduced by Sir Winston Churchill in a speech on March 5th, 1946 meant to symbolize a metaphorical dividing the East of Europe from the West. This is significant because the metaphorical divider served as the point where two contrasting ideologies come into contact. Since the term was introduced by a Western leader, it was meant to be a derogatory way of describing Soviet influence on the East side of the curtain.
What were the "three pillars of survival" and how did they change in importance to Francophones in Quebec throughout the twentieth century?
French language, Catholicism, institutions (rural).
By the end of the Quiet Revolution, the French langauge was the only one left so their aims were focused around preserving their langauge.
Who was the first man to go into space and why was he significant for Cold War culture?
Yuri Gagarin from the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union was winning the space race and Americans were convinced they were being spied on from space.
What was the name of three shows that we watched to analyze family values and the nuclear family? What did they show.
I Love Lucy, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Make Room for Daddy, Leave it to Beaver, Father Knows Best, The Brady Bunch. They showed how male-female gender roles were reinforced through popular culture. Women were expected to maintain the home and be the primary caregivers while men went to work. Children were expected to be very obedient to their parents. The home was seen to be easy, something they could control during a tumultuous time.
What were the first three James Bond movies ever created and which one was created DURING the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Dr. No (Cuban Missile Crisis), From Russia with Love, Goldfinger
What was the BOMARC Missile Crisis and how did it contribute to Canadian-American relations?
The Bomarc Missile Crisis was a Cold War-era dispute over whether Canada should house nuclear missiles as part of its NORAD air defence agreement with the United States. The dispute over the installation of nuclear warheads left North America vulnerable, particularly during the Cuban Missile Crisis
The Liberal slogan “Maitres Chez nous” translates to
Masters in our own home
Who was Jean Lesage and why was he significant?
Jean Lesage was the Liberal Premier of Quebec, credited with helping Quebec move out of the Great Darkness with the Quiet Revolution. This was a period of great change, as Lesage's leadership led to the diminishing role of the Catholic Church and an immense growth in French-Canadian competency in Canadian society and French-Canadian nationalism.
What were some new developments that occurred after WWII? Why were they significant?
The automobile, the TV, Radio. Led to new jobs, advertising of products, growth of a consumer culture. Canadians were influenced even more by America.
What are SIX movies that Leonardo DiCaprio has starred in?
Titanic, The Revenant, Inception, Wolf of Wall Street, Catch Me if You Can, Shutter Island
What was the Bay of Pigs Invasion and how did it contribute to the following Cuban Missile Crisis?
The Bay of Pigs Invasion was an unsuccessful attempt by US-backed Cuban exiles (trained by the CIA) to overthrow an unpopular Cuban regime. This was a disaster for the U.S. because the the government fell and was replaced by a regime headed by Fidel Castro, which proceeded to turn sharply left and align with the USSR rather than the United States out of a fear of a future U.S. invasion. The Cold War was now in the Americas. The USSR then went on to place missiles in Cuba.
What was sovereignty -association and which referendum was this the goal?
Quebec would be sovereign but still closely joined to Canada. For example, like an independent country, Quebec would control all immigration laws. Being closely joined to Canada meant Quebec would still share the same currency, as well as goods, would pass freely over the boarders, as if Quebec was still part of Canada. Referendum, 1980.
Who was Rene Levesque and why was he significant?
Rene Levesque was the leader of the Parti Quebecois and the "face" of the sovereignty movement. It was a non-violent sepratist party. Bill 101 was passed under Levesque which had tremendous ramifications for all of Quebec. Under Levesque there was the first Sovereignty- Association Referendum in 1980 that ended up with the "non" winning out. He was also infamously very angry about the Kitchen Accord and the amendments to the Constitution.
What led to the growth of the suburbs in the post WWII era?
The creation of a culture of consumerism among adults and children. Techniques of mass production made it possible to build homes faster and cheaper than ever before. The automobile was essential to the growth of the suburb as it provided men with the ability to travel a greater distance each day between the home and the city.
What are the capital cities of:
Belgium, Italy, France, England, Spain, Portugal, Croatia.
Brussels, Rome, Paris, London, Madrid, Lisbon, Zagreb.
Who was:
The President of the US during the Cuban Missile Crisis...
The President of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis....
The Soviet Union Premier during the Cuban Missile Crisis......
JFK, Fidel Castro, Nikita Khrushchev
Who passed Bill 101, what was it, and what were three effects of its passing?
In 1977, the P.Q. (under Levesque) passed Bill 101 The Charter of the French Language, which strengthened Bill 22 by adding more regulations. (Nearly) all children must be taught in French, all products must be labeled in French and it became the official language of the workplace.Many people let Quebec after the bill’s passing (up to 50,000) as did many of the head offices of businesses.
3 Effects:
Economic- major businesses left
Education- French language became more important
Political/legal- French language became the language of use in courts and on all street signs.
Who was Robert Bourassa and what were two major incidents that occurred during his tenure? Why was he significant?
Robert Bourassa was the Premier of Quebec from 1970-1976 and 1985-1994 of the Liberal Party. Bourassa was a Federalist. The October Crisis occured under his tenure, and when he involved the Federal government, he united English and French Canada. His first tenure ended with rumours of scandal and economic difficulty in Quebec that he had no solution for. Bill 22 was passed under him as an attempt to keep the PQ at bay but it was not very popular and it backfired. This allowed for the Separatist PQ party to come into power as Levesque appeared to have the answers to their predicament.
Who was not satisfied with their position in society post-WWII and why?
Women: Gender roles, rights in society, employment opportunities, healthcare
Canadians who were neither English nor French: These Canadians felt excluded by the English-French language and cultural debates.
The native peoples: Facing the threat of cultural extinction, residential schools, Federal government concerns focused on French-Canada.
What are five Nicholas Sparks movies?
The notebook, The Last Song, Dear John, The Lucky One, Safe Haven.
What was Canada's foreign policy during the Cold War and how did it differ from that of the US?
Canada was concerned first and foremost with the safety of their country so all their defensive measures were defensive. They based their efforts in other countries around peacekeeping efforts aligned with the UN. The US on the other hand used the Munich Analogy and the Domino Theory to guide their efforts of "containment" as they sought to intervene and stop the spread of Communism while also showing their (and democracies') strength.
Who was kidnapped by the FLQ and what were their demands?
James Cross and Pierre Laporte.
Then they issued a media release outlining their demands.
-500k
-The publication of the FLQ Manifesto on national tv
-The release of “political prisoners”, FLQ members who had been arrested or imprisoned
-An Airplane to fly FLQ members to Cuba
Who was Charles De Gaulle and why was he significant for French-Canadian nationalism?
He was the President of France from 1959-1969. He came to Expo 67 in Montreal and stopped there before going to Ottawa.On July 24, 1967, de Gaulle stepped onto the balcony of Montreal’s City Hall to say a few words to a jubilant Expo crowd gathered in the square. At the end of this speech, de Gaulle raised his hands into a “V” for “Victory.” Then he spoke the words that jolted a nation” “Vive le Quebec Libre!”- “Long live free Quebec." This was used as a rallying cry amongst French-Canadians. It also was concerning for the rest of Canada because it suggested to French-Canadians that their struggle had the support of France.
What two movie stars were particularly influencing for teenage-males during this time?
Marlon Brando, James Dean
Who are five of the villains in Spider-Man (comics/movies)?
Green Goblin, Mysterio, The Vulture, Doctor Octopus, the Rhino.