A Brief History of Quebec

The video explores the history of Québec, from its indigenous roots to modern times. It covers the arrival of Europeans, the colonial period, and the impact of British rule. The Quiet Revolution and recent political developments are also discussed, highlighting Québec's unique cultural identity and its ongoing challenges.

Which indigenous confederacy was located in the southern part of Québec?

• Inuit Confederacy

• Huron Confederacy

• Algonquin Confederacy

• Iroquois Confederacy

Who was the French explorer that claimed Québec for France in 1534?

• Samuel de Champlain

• Jacques Cartier

• Jean Talon

• Louis Jolliet

What was the primary economic activity in New France during its early years?

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Fur trading

• Shipbuilding

Which war led to British control over Québec?

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The War of 1812

• The Seven Years' War

• The American Revolutionary War

What was the significance of the Québec Act of 1774?

• It granted Québec independence from Britain.

• It abolished the French language in Québec.

• It merged Québec with Ontario.

• It allowed Québec to maintain French laws and Catholicism.

What was the Quiet Revolution in Québec?

• A time of social and political reform

• A campaign for agricultural development

• A movement for religious revival

• A period of violent uprisings

Which group set off bombs in Montréal during the 1960s?

• The Québec Nationalists

• The Red Square Movement

• The Parti Québécois

• The FLQ

What was the outcome of the 1995 Québec referendum?

• Québec gained independence

• The referendum failed by a narrow margin

• Québec became a part of the United States

• The referendum passed with a large majority

What was the Oka Crisis about?

• A labor strike in Québec City

• A dispute over indigenous land

• A political scandal involving the Premier

• A financial crisis in Montréal

What recent issue has Québec faced regarding far-right groups?

• Increased immigration

• Economic decline

• A rise in separatist movements

• A rise in Neo-Nazi and islamophobic groups