Canadian History Review: Trudeau Era - Politics and Economics

🍁 Canadian History Review Activity

Trudeau Era: Politics, Quebec Nationalism & Economic Challenges (1960s-1980s)

📚 Instructions

Complete all sections of this comprehensive review covering both political developments and economic challenges during the Trudeau era. 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 1973 oil crisis was primarily caused by:

3. During the 1970s economic crisis, unemployment rates reached as high as:

4. The National Energy Program (NEP) was designed to:

5. Bill 101 in Quebec primarily focused on:

6. Western alienation during the 1970s was intensified by:

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

8. The Foreign Investment Review Agency (FIRA) was created to:

✅ Section B: True or False Questions

9. Oil prices increased approximately 400% following the 1973 OPEC embargo.

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

11. By 1978, the average Canadian family's buying power had increased for the first time since WWII.

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

13. Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed supported federal controls on oil prices.

14. The Trudeau government successfully established strong trade relationships with the "Asian tigers" during the 1970s.

🔗 Section C: Matching Exercise

Instructions: Match each concept/event with its correct description. Click on items to select them, then click on their match.

Concepts/Events

OPEC Oil Embargo
National Energy Program
Bill 101
Quiet Revolution
FIRA
October Crisis

Descriptions

Caused 400% increase in oil prices in 1973
Aimed to make Canada oil self-sufficient
Charter of the French Language
Quebec's peaceful modernization in the 1960s
Reviewed foreign investments for national interest
FLQ kidnappings led to War Measures Act

💭 Section D: Short Answer Critical Thinking Questions

15. Analyze how the 1973 oil crisis affected different regions of Canada differently. Why did this create tension between federal and provincial governments?

16. Evaluate the effectiveness of Trudeau's economic policies during the 1970s crisis. Consider both the National Energy Program and attempts to diversify trade relationships.

17. Compare the sources of Western alienation and Quebec nationalism during this period. What similarities and differences do you see in their grievances against the federal government?

18. Assess whether Trudeau's vision of a "just society" was achievable given the economic and political challenges of the 1970s. Support your position with specific evidence.

19. Predict how Canada's economic development might have been different if the government had not implemented the National Energy Program. Consider both positive and negative potential outcomes.