Canada SS6H2 Independence Movement

Many people who live in Quebec are part of a movement that seeks what?

• To become a part of the United States

• To have French as the main official language

• To gain independence from Canada

• To change Canada's name to New France

Canadian people with a French heritage who live in the province of Quebec would most likely support what?

• Quebec independence from the rest of Canada

• Laws to strengthen alliances with the United States

• Increased oil drilling along the St. Lawrence River

• The American intervention in Canada

What is one of the Major differences between Quebec and the rest of Canada?

• France has territorial claims to Quebec

• Citizens of Quebec can not be citizens of Canada

• French is the dominant language spoken in Quebec

• Quebec is an independent nation within the larger nation of Canada

In 1967 during a visit to Canada, French President Charles de Gaulle shouted "Long Live Free Quebec" in French. Why would he include this in his speech?

• He hoped to wind the support of the United States

• He hoped that Quebec will choose to become part of France

• The French support those who value the French culture in Quebec

• He was the leader of the separatist movement in Quebec

The Primary motive for the separatist movement in Quebec is what?

• The belief that Quebec's economy is stronger than the rest of Canada

• The desire to keep the culture of Quebec from disappearing

• The belief that they should be able to distance themselves culturally from the United States

• A desire to eventually apply for statehood in the United States.

In 1995 the Canadian people voted on the Quebec Referendum, which dealt with

• Canada's unemployment.

• Canada's decision to go to war.

• Quebec's trade with the United States.

• Quebec's independence.

Canada gained independence in 1867 when it became

• an independent territory of the United States.

• a monarchy with its own ruling family.

• free of French control.

• a self-governing colony of the British Empire.

Which statement would BEST describe the reason of Quebec's interest in becoming an independent country?

• Quebec's culture is unique from the rest of Canada.

• Quebec is being mistreated by Canada because its natural resources.

• Quebec does not agree with Canada's foreign policy.

• Quebec's alliance with the United States offends the rest of Canada.

Supporters of the Quebec separatist movement seek sovereignty for Quebec. This means that they want

• the right of self-government.

• to separate all of their counties into individual states.

• Quebec to serve as the political capital of Canada.

• an economic union with the rest of Canada.

• a political union with the United States.