WorksheetsQuebec Independence Movement
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
How has the Canadian government responded to French Canadian citizens who wanted to secede?
Many were arrested and thrown in jail.
Many separatists were exiled to the United States.
The government officially made Canada bilingual.
The government put a hard stop to all future votes on Quebec's secession.
Why do many residents of Quebec want the province to be independent?
They fear that they will run out of resources if Quebec is not independent.
They fear that their French culture will disappear if Quebec is not independent.
They fear that there will not be enough jobs for them if Quebec is not independent.
They fear that the province will become overpopulated if Quebec is not independent.
What was the result of the referendums in 1980 and 1995?
Quebec to remain apart of Canada
Quebec to become an independent nation
Quebec to become allies with America
Quebec to switch from a province to a state
In 1980 and in 1995, Quebec voted on whether or not to secede . What is the meaning of "secede".
fight in a war
break away
join
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What two things did Quebec wanted to protect?
land and oil
seaports and airports
language and culture
religion and language
Fill in the blank: There was a ___________________ held in 1995 to decide if Quebec should separate from the rest of Canada.
Protestant- non-Catholic Christian, most common form of Christianity in Canada except in Quebec
referendum- a special vote on a specific issue
Governor-General- person in Canada who represents the interests of the British monarch (Queen)
Seven Years’ War- 18th century war between the major powers of Europe and the Ottoman Empire. In the United States, it was known as the French and Indian War.
A predominately French-speaking province of eastern Canada.
Autonomy
Francophone
Province
Quebec
political independence
Autonomy
Francophone
Province
Quebec
What is the primary reason behind the Quebec Independence Movement?
To preserve French language and culture
To gain economic independence
To establish a new government system
To join the United States
Which political party is most associated with the Quebec Independence Movement?
Liberal Party of Canada
Parti Québécois
Conservative Party of Canada
New Democratic Party
What was the outcome of the 1995 Quebec referendum on independence?
Quebec became independent
Quebec remained part of Canada
Quebec joined the United States
Quebec became a special administrative region
Who was the Premier of Quebec during the 1995 referendum?
Jean Charest
Lucien Bouchard
Jacques Parizeau
René Lévesque
What is the Clarity Act in relation to Quebec's independence?
A law that allows Quebec to secede unconditionally
A law that sets conditions for any future referendums on Quebec's independence
A law that prohibits any discussion of Quebec's independence
A law that mandates bilingual education in Quebec
Which event is considered a significant catalyst for the Quebec Independence Movement in the 1960s?
The Quiet Revolution
The October Crisis
The Meech Lake Accord
The Charlottetown Accord
What is the main argument of those opposing Quebec's independence?
Economic instability
Loss of cultural identity
Increased immigration
Environmental concerns
