Canadian History Review: Trudeau Era and Quebec Nationalism

🍁 Canadian History Review Activity

Trudeau Era and Quebec Nationalism (1960s-1980s)

📚 Instructions

Complete all sections of this review to test your understanding of the reading material. You'll receive personalized feedback and remediation based on your responses. Click "Submit Review" when finished to see your results and areas for improvement.

📝 Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Pierre Elliott Trudeau's vision for Canada?

2. The Quiet Revolution in Quebec was characterized by:

3. What was the main purpose of the War Measures Act during the October Crisis?

4. Bill 101 in Quebec primarily focused on:

5. What percentage of Quebecois voted "yes" in the 1980 sovereignty-association referendum?

✅ Section B: True or False Questions

6. Pierre Trudeau was known for his formal and serious demeanor.

7. The slogan "Maîtres chez nous" means "Masters in our own house."

8. The FLQ successfully achieved Quebec independence through their terrorist activities.

9. James Cross was held in captivity for 60 days during the October Crisis.

10. Bill 22 was more restrictive than Bill 101 in terms of language requirements.

🔗 Section C: Matching Exercise

Instructions: Match each person with their correct description. Click on items to select them, then click on their match.

People

Pierre Elliott Trudeau
René Lévesque
Robert Bourassa
Jean Lesage
Pierre Laporte

Descriptions

Prime Minister who implemented the Official Languages Act
Founder of the Parti Québécois
Quebec Premier who passed Bill 22
Liberal leader during the Quiet Revolution
Quebec Labour Minister killed by the FLQ

💭 Section D: Short Answer Critical Thinking Questions

11. Analyze the effectiveness of Trudeau's bilingualism policies. Did they achieve their intended goals? Explain your reasoning.

12. Compare and contrast the approaches of the Quiet Revolution and the FLQ in advancing Quebec's interests. Which was more effective and why?

13. Evaluate Trudeau's decision to implement the War Measures Act during the October Crisis. Was this action justified? Support your position with evidence.

14. Predict how Canada might have developed differently if the 1980 Quebec referendum had resulted in a "yes" vote. Consider political, economic, and social implications.