SS6H2: Quebec's Independence Movement

Why is Quebec important to Canada’s economy?

• Because of their culture

• A large part of Canada’s tech & computer industry is located here, on important shipping route, lots of natural resources

• Because of its location to the United States

• It's not because Quebec is not important to Canada's economy.

What is the official language of Quebec?

• Dutch

• Spanish

• French

• English

What is the name of the settlement that Samuel de Champlain founded in 1608?

• Toronto

• New France

• Manitoba

• Ottawa

What two countries fought for control of Canada?

• France and Great Britain

• France and Spain

• France and Portugal

• France and India

Which of the following is NOT a reason why some Quebecers want to separate from Canada?

• to be treated as equals with English-speaking Canadians

• other Canadians to respect French language and culture

• to make French the only language in Canada

• to preserve French Canadian culture for future generations

What is causing some of the people of Quebec to desire independence from Canada?

• French descendants living in Quebec feel their culture and language is being overwhelmed by the English.

• Oppressed Quebec citizens desire freedom of speech and religion.

• Large deposits of fossil fuels that Quebec doesn't want to share with the rest of Canada.

• Canada conquered Quebec during World War II.

What are the results of Canada being a colony of both England and France?

• Most Canadians are Christians, and Canada has English and French as official languages.

• Most Canadians are Muslim and speak American and French.

• Canada trades only with England and France.

• Canada fought a war with both England and France.

Which is a way of protecting the language and culture of Quebec?

• Businesses must be bilingual in Quebec.

• French is the official language of Quebec.

• The Canadian government prints laws only in French.

• Quebec’s citizens have been ordered to learn English.

What was the result of both votes for Quebec's independence?

• Both times citizens votes for Quebec to stay part of Canada.
• Both times citizens votes for Quebec to become an independent country.
• Both times the vote was a tie.
• Both times citizens votes for English to become the official language of Quebec.

Which of the following is NOT a reason Quebec is important to Canada's economy?

• Major Place for Industry in Canada

• Easy Access to trade using the St. Lawrence River

• Accounts for over 30 million of Canada's GDP

• Quebec is bilingual