Chapter 3.11: Neo-nationalism

Question 1

What is neo-nationalism?

Answer 1

No longer concerned with the protection of the Fr lang/culture but want to liberate QC from English Canada

Question 2

Why did Quebecers want to separate from Canada?

Answer 2

Believed it was the only way for them to achieve their full potential by becoming their own indep. state

Question 3

What are 2 slogans promoting QC independance?

Answer 3

“Vive le Québec libre,” “Le Québec aux Québecois”

Question 4

What was the FLQ?

Answer 4

Front de Libération QC; terrorist group trying to gain QC sovereignty

Question 5

What is the October Crisis?

Answer 5

1970: bank robberies, weapons heists, bombing federal institutions and mailboxes. Cross and Laporte kidnapped as ransom for imprisoned FLQ members. Laporte eventually assassinated.

Question 6

How does Trudeau respond to the October Crisis?

Answer 6

Passes War Measures Act, deploying the army in Montreal and imposing martial law. 500 people detained, FLQ members imprisoned or exiled to Cuba.

Question 7

Why is the Parti Québécois created?

Answer 7

1968, René Levesque creates it as a party looking to obtain sovereignty while staying economically tied to Canada (keeping CAD$). Created after his idea for sovereignty-association is rejected by Parti Libéral.

Question 8

What is the RIN?

Answer 8

Rassemblement pour l’indépendance nationale