Pierre Elliott Trudeau's Impact on Canada

The video explores Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau's efforts to unite Canada through constitutional reform, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and promoting bilingualism and multiculturalism. It highlights his achievements in giving Canada its own constitution and charter, his belief in guaranteed rights for citizens, and his influence on bilingualism and multiculturalism in response to the Quebec crisis and changing demographics.

What was one of Pierre Elliott Trudeau's main goals as Prime Minister?

• To bring the country together

• To increase military spending

• To reduce taxes

• To privatize healthcare

Why did Trudeau initially not want to open the Canadian Constitution?

• He was focused on other reforms

• He believed it was perfect as it was

• He wanted to avoid conflict with Quebec

• He feared political backlash

What was a significant outcome of Trudeau's work on the Constitution?

• The creation of new provinces

• The introduction of a new currency

• The abolition of the Senate

• The establishment of the Charter of Rights

What did Trudeau believe the Charter of Rights would provide for Canadians?

• A stronger military

• A new economic policy

• A sense of national identity

• A new educational system

How did Trudeau view the Charter of Rights in terms of its significance?

• As a minor achievement

• As his most significant achievement

• As a controversial decision

• As a temporary measure

What was Trudeau's role in the Quebec crisis of the 1960s?

• He was a passive observer

• He was part of the federal government's response

• He led the separatist movement

• He was the Premier of Quebec

Why did Trudeau shift his focus from bilingualism to multiculturalism?

• To simplify government policies

• To address political concerns

• To reduce immigration

• To focus on economic growth

What was one reason for Trudeau's commitment to multiculturalism?

• To limit cultural diversity

• To respond to changes in immigration

• To promote a single national language

• To reduce government spending

How did Trudeau view the world in relation to Canadian identity?

• As a fascinating place for Canadians of many origins

• As a competitor in global markets

• As a threat to national security

• As irrelevant to Canadian culture

What was a challenge Trudeau faced with bilingualism in the federal government?

• It was an easy political sell

• It was irrelevant to his goals

• It was universally accepted

• It was a tough political sell