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What event triggered the October Crisis in 1970?
What event triggered the October Crisis in 1970?
- A political rally in support of Quebec independence
- The kidnapping of James Cross and Pierre Laporte by the FLQ (correct)
- A major labour strike in Quebec
- The bombing of government buildings in Montreal
The FLQ's primary goal was to establish an independent, socialist Quebec through peaceful negotiations.
The FLQ's primary goal was to establish an independent, socialist Quebec through peaceful negotiations.
False (B)
What key legislation did Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau invoke in response to the October Crisis?
What key legislation did Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau invoke in response to the October Crisis?
War Measures Act
During the October Crisis, the federal government sent in the ______ into the streets of Montreal.
During the October Crisis, the federal government sent in the ______ into the streets of Montreal.
Match the person with their role during the October Crisis:
Match the person with their role during the October Crisis:
What was a direct consequence of the murder of Pierre Laporte during the October Crisis?
What was a direct consequence of the murder of Pierre Laporte during the October Crisis?
The October Crisis led to the complete end of the Quebec independence movement.
The October Crisis led to the complete end of the Quebec independence movement.
What specific demands did the FLQ make to the government during the October Crisis?
What specific demands did the FLQ make to the government during the October Crisis?
The Parti Québécois pursued Quebec independence through ______, means.
The Parti Québécois pursued Quebec independence through ______, means.
Which of the following actions was NOT part of Prime Minister Trudeau's response to the October Crisis?
Which of the following actions was NOT part of Prime Minister Trudeau's response to the October Crisis?
The War Measures Act allowed the police to arrest individuals without charges during the October Crisis.
The War Measures Act allowed the police to arrest individuals without charges during the October Crisis.
Besides kidnappings, what other tactics did the FLQ employ to advance their goals?
Besides kidnappings, what other tactics did the FLQ employ to advance their goals?
The FLQ sought to establish an independent and ______ Quebec.
The FLQ sought to establish an independent and ______ Quebec.
What ultimately happened to James Cross after being kidnapped by the FLQ?
What ultimately happened to James Cross after being kidnapped by the FLQ?
The FLQ maintained a high level of public support in Quebec throughout the October Crisis.
The FLQ maintained a high level of public support in Quebec throughout the October Crisis.
What political party became the main vehicle for the Quebec independence movement after the decline of the FLQ?
What political party became the main vehicle for the Quebec independence movement after the decline of the FLQ?
The October Crisis occurred in the year ______.
The October Crisis occurred in the year ______.
Which statement best describes the long-term impact of the October Crisis on the Quebec independence movement?
Which statement best describes the long-term impact of the October Crisis on the Quebec independence movement?
The War Measures Act was widely praised for its effectiveness and minimal impact on civil liberties.
The War Measures Act was widely praised for its effectiveness and minimal impact on civil liberties.
Match the following events to their outcome:
Match the following events to their outcome:
Flashcards
What was the FLQ?
What was the FLQ?
A radical group that advocated for Quebec independence through bombings, kidnappings, and violence.
What was the FLQ's main goal?
What was the FLQ's main goal?
An independent, socialist Quebec.
What happened during the October Crisis?
What happened during the October Crisis?
October 1970: Two FLQ cells kidnapped James Cross (British diplomat) and Pierre Laporte (Quebec’s Minister of Labour).
How did Trudeau respond to the October Crisis?
How did Trudeau respond to the October Crisis?
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What did the War Measures Act do?
What did the War Measures Act do?
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What happened to Pierre Laporte?
What happened to Pierre Laporte?
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What was the result of the October Crisis for the FLQ?
What was the result of the October Crisis for the FLQ?
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Study Notes
- October 1970 was marked by the October Crisis, involving two FLQ cells.
- James Cross, a British diplomat, and Pierre Laporte, Quebec’s Minister of Labour, were kidnapped.
- The FLQ demanded the release of jailed members, broadcast of their manifesto, and transportation to Cuba.
- Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau invoked the War Measures Act.
- The War Measures Act granted special powers to police and suspended civil rights, allowing arrests without charges.
- Soldiers were deployed in Montreal.
- Pierre Laporte was murdered by the FLQ.
- The murder of Laporte resulted in a decline in support for the FLQ.
- James Cross was released following negotiations.
- The crisis led to the end of FLQ support, and the group dissolved by the mid-1970s.
- The Quebec independence movement transitioned to peaceful political means, represented by the Parti Québécois and referendums.
Key points on the FLQ
- The FLQ was a radical group advocating for Quebec independence.
- The FLQ used tactics, such as bombings, kidnappings, and violence.
- The FLQ aimed for an independent, socialist Quebec.
October Crisis Key points
- In 1970 the FLQ kidnapped James Cross and Pierre Laporte, resulting in the use of the War Measures Act.
- Prime Minister Trudeau's reaction to the crisis was to send in the army and suspend civil rights.
- Pierre Laporte was killed by the FLQ during the crisis.
- The October Crisis resulted in the FLQ losing support, and the independence movement shifted to political means.
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