Social Studies 11 OnLine with Mr. Mleziva

Quebec Independence Movement (1960 to 2001)

Name: __________________________ Date: ____________________________

Looking at the Quebec Independence Movement (1960 to 2001) outline, neatly answer the questions below. You may answer in point form.

1) During the Quiet Revolution of the 1960s, what were two expressions of growing Quebec nationalism? ______________________________________________________________________________

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2) Who led the formation of the Parti Quebecois? _____________________________________

3) Give one argument that the Parti Quebecois could use in favour of Bill 101?

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4) When was the first Quebec "independence" referendum and what were the results?

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5) Who added a Charter of Rights and Freedoms to Canada's Constitution? ____________________________________

6) What helped to force Prime Minister Mulroney to call a nationwide referendum on the Charlottetown Accord, whereas he did not call one on the Meech Lake Accord? ____________________________________________________________________________

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7) Why do you think the Charlottetown Accord was overwhelmingly rejected in British Columbia?

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8) Who was Premier of Quebec during the 1995 Quebec Independence Referendum? ____________________________________________

9) What were the results of this referendum? ________________________________________

10) What is the Calgary Declaration?

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11) Do you think Quebec will ever separate from Canada? Explain.

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12) What do you think Mr. Bouchard means by "winning conditions" when he talks about the timing for another Quebec Independence referendum?

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