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Quebec’s Independence Movement

Quebec’s Independence Movement. Standards. SS6H5 The student will analyze important contemporary issues in Canada. a. Describe Quebec’s independence movement. Essential Questions Why do some people in Quebec want to be an independent nation?

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Quebec’s Independence Movement

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  1. Quebec’s Independence Movement

  2. Standards • SS6H5 The student will analyze important contemporary issues in Canada. • a. Describe Quebec’s independence movement. • Essential Questions • Why do some people in Quebec want to be an independent nation? • What has prevented Quebec from being an independent nation? • What changes might occur if Quebec is granted its independence?

  3. Unique Province • Quebec has always been a unique area in Canada. • Influenced by French culture, religion, and language. • French is the official language of Quebec. • Quebec citizens are primarily Catholic.

  4. Ideas of Independence • After WWI, Quebec citizens believed that Canada did not respect their opinion since they did not wish to enter the war. • Many citizens felt that they were more French than Canadian. • Ideas began to spread that Quebec should be a separate country.

  5. Separatist • 1960s: Fearing French culture, language, and Catholicism in Quebec was disappearing, Quebec “Separatist” began trying to secede from Canada. • 1980: The movement for secession failed as Separatists failed to gain enough votes. • 1995: In another vote, Quebec failed to become an independent nation by a small margin. (49.4% to secede/ 50.6% to stay)

  6. Protecting French Culture • Although Quebec failed to gain independence, Canada passed several laws to help citizen’s preserve their language and culture. • Made Canada officially bilingual. • Passed law that guarantees the right to preserve one’s cultural heritage. • French was made the official language of Quebec. English may be used in advertising, but it must be in a smaller size under the French.

  7. What do you think? • Many Quebec Separatist still want independence from Canada. • What do you think? • What problems might this have on Canada? • Pros/Cons for Canada • Pros/Cons for Quebec

  8. Protest Poster • Create a protest poster either for or against Quebec’s independence. • If you think Quebec SHOULD become it’s own country, you must include the following: • 3 reasons why they should secede from Canada. Why would it be a good thing for Quebec and Canada? • At least 1 picture to illustrate your point. • If you think Quebec should NOT become it’s own country, you must include: • 3 reasons why Quebec SHOULD NOT secede from Canada. Why would it be a bad thing for Quebec and Canada? • At least 1 picture to illustrate your point.

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