Canada History/Quebec 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 two countries fought for control of Canada?

• France and Great Britain

• France and Spain

• France and United States

• Great Britain and United States

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

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.

What religion and language come from England?

• Protestant and English

• Roman Catholic and French

• Roman Catholic and English

• Protestant and French

What religion and language come from France?

• English and Protestant

• Catholic and French

• Catholic and English

• French and Protestant

Which of the following issues do Québécois separatists support?

• Quebec should remain a part of Canada.

• Quebec should be independent of Canada.

• English should be the only official language in Quebec.

• French should be the official language in all of Canada.

What is the name for French speaking Canadians?

• Aborigines

• Anglophones

• Conquistadors

• Francophones