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Which of the following was a contributing factor to the outbreak of World War I?
Which of the following was a contributing factor to the outbreak of World War I?
What was the main goal of the strategy of War of Attrition?
What was the main goal of the strategy of War of Attrition?
Which of the following was NOT one of the MAIN causes of World War I?
Which of the following was NOT one of the MAIN causes of World War I?
What was the significance of the Dardanelles?
What was the significance of the Dardanelles?
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What was the result of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
What was the result of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
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What was the consequence of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
What was the consequence of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
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What is the primary goal of a nation's foreign policy?
What is the primary goal of a nation's foreign policy?
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What is the right of a people or nation to decide their own political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development called?
What is the right of a people or nation to decide their own political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development called?
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Which Canadian Prime Minister was known for his strong stance against Quebec separatism?
Which Canadian Prime Minister was known for his strong stance against Quebec separatism?
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What was the outcome of the two Quebec referendums held in 1980 and 1995?
What was the outcome of the two Quebec referendums held in 1980 and 1995?
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What is the purpose of equalization payments in Canada?
What is the purpose of equalization payments in Canada?
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What was the primary goal of the National Energy Policy introduced in 1980?
What was the primary goal of the National Energy Policy introduced in 1980?
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What is the term for those who advocate for Quebec's independence from Canada?
What is the term for those who advocate for Quebec's independence from Canada?
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What was the slogan from the Quiet Revolution that emphasized Quebec's desire for greater control over its affairs?
What was the slogan from the Quiet Revolution that emphasized Quebec's desire for greater control over its affairs?
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Study Notes
National Interests and Foreign Policy
- National interests refer to goals or objectives that benefit a nation's overall welfare and security
- Foreign policy involves strategies employed by a nation to protect its interests in international relations
Quebec Nationalism
- Quiet Revolution: a period of intense socio-political and socio-cultural change in Quebec during the 1960s, aimed at modernizing Quebec's institutions and diminishing the Catholic Church's influence
- FLQ/October Crisis: a series of events in October 1970 involving the kidnapping of a British diplomat and a Quebec cabinet minister, leading to the invocation of the War Measures Act
- Pierre Elliot Trudeau: the 15th Prime Minister of Canada, known for his strong stance against Quebec separatism and his implementation of the War Measures Act during the October Crisis
- Sovereigntist vs Federalist: Sovereigntists advocate for Quebec's independence from Canada, while Federalists support Quebec remaining a part of Canada
Quebec Referendums and Accords
- Quebec Referendums: two referendums held in 1980 and 1995, where Quebec voters decided on the question of sovereignty, both resulting in a majority voting against independence
- Meech Lake/Charlottetown Accords: failed constitutional amendments aimed at gaining Quebec's acceptance of the Constitution Act of 1982 and addressing broader constitutional reforms
Canadian Policy and Economy
- "Masters in our own house": a slogan from the Quiet Revolution emphasizing Quebec's desire for greater control over its affairs
- Equalization Payments: federal transfers to less wealthy Canadian provinces to ensure a similar level of public services across Canada
- National Energy Policy: a Canadian policy introduced in 1980 to promote energy self-sufficiency and economic growth, which was controversial in Western Canada
World War I
- Arms Race: a competitive buildup of military capabilities among nations, particularly between Germany and Britain leading up to WWI
- War of Attrition: a strategy to wear down the enemy to the point of collapse through continuous losses in personnel and material
- Causes of WW1: MAIN (Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism) and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Key Events and Figures of WWI
- Militarism: the belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war
- The Rape of Belgium: German atrocities against Belgian civilians during their invasion of Belgium
- Franz Ferdinand: Archduke of Austria-Hungary whose assassination in Sarajevo triggered the onset of WWI
- Balkan Wars: conflicts in the Balkans preceding WWI, contributing to tensions among European powers
- German Unification: the unification of German states in 1871, leading to a powerful German Empire
- Dardanelles: a strategic strait in Turkey, focus of the failed Gallipoli Campaign by the Allies
- Moroccan Crisis: two international crises over French control of Morocco, heightening tensions between Germany and France
- Treaty of Versailles: the peace treaty that ended WWI, placing heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany
- Triple Entente: alliance of France, Russia, and Britain before and during WWI
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts in international relations, including national interests, foreign policy, and self-determination, with a focus on Quebec nationalism and the Quiet Revolution.
