Midterm Review: Canada's Identity Flashcards
FLQ (Front de Liberation du Quebec)
separatist terrorist youth group; violet to achieve goal
Union Nationale
political party in Quebec, Canada (Maurice Duplessis)
Maurice Duplessis
nationalism; introduced Flag of Quebec
-kept Quebec outdated/in the dark
Quiet Revolution
Jean Lesage; Wanted more equal partnership w/Can
-> Rapid reform & modernization
“Maitres chez nous”
slogan (Masters of our own house) Jean Lesage
Separatism
Quebec had desire to be a sovereign country
Rene Levesque
Parti Quebecois; passed 101 Bill (non-violent separatist movement) French in Quebec!
Royal Commission on Bilingualism & Biculturalism
Recommend steps to take to obtain Canadian Confederation
Canadian flag
Maple Leaf- Lester Pearson
Official Languages Act
French & English = official languages (provide services in French&English)
Immigration policy changes
Official Multiculturalism Act
-preserve & enhance - Trudeau
October Crisis
FLQ James Cross
James Cross
British Trade Commissioner
Pierre Laporte
Vice-Premier (kidnapped & killed)
War Measures’ Act 1970
Random searches/investigations of people who (may be) related to FLQ
-> Rumors/Plots 2 overthrow Gov.
Parti Quebecois
Rene Levesque; Belief: Quebec & Canada would do better if they split peacefully
Bill 101
French the only official language of Quebec
Quebec Referendum 1980
The first election that determined Quebec position in Canada. Lévesque: Quebec = politically independent but will maintain close economic association with Canada. 40% yes, 60% No
Quebec Referendum 1995
Jacques Parizeau Whether they Quebec should separate from Canada
-> Supreme Court “decision not up to Quebec b/c can affect entire country”
Sovereignty Association
made-up by the separatists to calm down the fears of the more moderate supporters
British North America Act 1867
Independent. Created the self-governing dominion of Canada