Chapter 4: Meech Lake Accord & Its Results. Pg 3 Flashcards
1
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Who was elected P.M of Canada in 1984? Of which political party was he the leader?
A
Brian Mulroney. Leader of conservative party.
2
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Who was re-elected premier of quebec in 1985?
A
Bourassa
3
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What was the “Meech Lake Accord”?
A
Attempt at constitutional change
4
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Why did quebec support the Meech Lake Accord?
A
Because it recognized quebec as a distinct society
5
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Why did the Meech Lake Accord fail?
A
Because NFLD and Manitoba did not approve
6
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How did bourassa’s government respond to the failure of Meech?
A
Bourassa wrote two reports/ commissions recommending another referendum.
7
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Who is Lucien Bouchard
A
The founder of Bloc Quebecois
