Unit 6: WWII and Beyond

Question 1

Tommy Douglas

Answer 1

Introduced the idea of Medicare (NDP) in SK

Question 2

Lester Pearson

Answer 2

Won the noble peace prize for helping with the Suez Crisis

Question 3

Jean Cretien

Answer 3

Said “no” for Canada going to Iraq with the US, showed our independence by remaining rational under pressure and making the right choice for Canada.

Question 4

Brian Mulroney

Answer 4

Sucked, very strong with continentalism.

Question 5

Lucien Bouchard

Answer 5

Bloc Quebecois leader

Question 6

FLQ

Answer 6

Terrorists separatists group in Quebec, kidnapped Cross and killed Laporte. Trudeau had to use the War Measure Act.

Question 7

Parti Quebecois

Answer 7

Separatist group lead by Rene Leveaque

Question 8

Bloc Québécois

Answer 8

Came out of the Accords

Question 9

Rene Levesque

Answer 9

French separatists leader of Parti Quebecois

Question 10

The Auto Pact of 1965

Answer 10

Removes duty on all automobiles related items between Canada and US. The US felt they got screwed.

Question 11

October Crisis (1970)

Answer 11

James Cross kidnapped by FLQ. Trudeau puts the War Measure act in effect to defeat the terrorists group

Question 12

Meech Lake Accord (1987)

Answer 12

Attempt to bring Quebec into confederation. Quebec made a “distinct society”

Question 13

Charlottetown Accord (1992)

Answer 13

Had something for everyone. 54% voted “no” and was lead by Trudeau.

Question 14

Medicare

Answer 14

Key part in Canada becoming a welfare state. Free healthcare paid by taxes.

Question 15

The Quiet Revolution

Answer 15

Not only caught up to Canada but passed them. Changes in Quebec that lead to the separatists movements in Quebec. Schooling modernized, Hydro Quebec showed potential and equality became important.

Question 16

1980 Sovereignty Referendum

Answer 16

Rene Levesque held it. The “yes” side alienated women saying only housewives would vote “no”. “No” side won, 60% of Quebecors voted to stay in Canada.

Question 17

1995 Sovereignty Referendum

Answer 17

“yes” side led by Jacques Parizeau(premier of Quebec, PQ). “No” side won again led by Jean Chrétien (PM)

Question 18

War Measures Act

Answer 18

Gave the government the power to arrest and detain “enemy aliens” without trial or explanation.

Question 19

Official Language Act of 1969

Answer 19

Labelling had to be both French and English and people could deal with federal government and courts in French.

Question 20

Bill 101

Answer 20

“The Charter of French Language”. French was only language of business, government and courts. Business signs in French only, limited access to English schooling.

Question 21

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Answer 21

We are all equal as Canadian citizens. Ended assimilation.

Question 22

Pierre Trudeau

Answer 22

French/ English, Patrioted out constitution with Britain. Key person for multiculturalism and bilingualism in Canada.