Social Structures and Conflicts Quiz
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What was a major religious conflict documented in Ireland?

  • Conflict between Catholics and Protestants (correct)
  • Conflict between Orthodox Christians and Protestants
  • Conflict between Jews and Catholics
  • Conflict between Catholics and Methodists
  • What was the primary aim of the National Energy Program (NEP) in Canada?

  • To increase natural gas exports
  • To reduce foreign energy investment
  • To nationalize all energy companies
  • To protect Canadian oil resources (correct)
  • Which event is known for causing significant labor disruption in Canada in 1919?

  • Belfast Agreement
  • Winnipeg General Strike (correct)
  • Alberta Energy Crisis
  • National Unity Riots
  • What was the intention behind the Belfast Agreement?

    <p>To bring resolution to the conflict in Northern Ireland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did economic factors contribute to regional tensions in Canada?

    <p>By creating significant economic disparities between provinces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nationalist loyalties caused tensions mainly among which groups?

    <p>Catholics and Protestants in Ireland (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic factors are noted as impacting conflicts in Canada?

    <p>High inflation, rising energy costs, and fluctuating oil prices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group suffered from political division due to religious conflicts in Ireland?

    <p>Northern Irish Catholics and British Protestants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Religious Conflicts in Ireland

    A conflict in Ireland between Catholics and Protestants, primarily in Northern Ireland, stemming from religious differences and leading to political division and violence.

    Nationalist Loyalties

    The loyalty or allegiance individuals or groups feel towards their nation, often leading to tensions when different groups within one nation have conflicting loyalties.

    Winnipeg General Strike

    A major labor strike in Winnipeg in 1919, involving various industries, that caused widespread disruption and resulted in several deaths, signifying a period of labor unrest.

    Belfast Agreement

    A peace agreement signed in 1998 to resolve the conflict in Northern Ireland, focusing on power-sharing between Protestants and Catholics.

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    National Energy Program (NEP)

    A Canadian government policy introduced in 1980, designed to secure Canadian oil resources and control the price of oil, causing conflict between the federal government and some provinces, particularly Alberta which has significant oil reserves.

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    Alberta's Role in Oil Production

    The role of Alberta in oil production, and the subsequent efforts by the federal government to influence the oil industry, creating friction between the two levels of government.

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    Economic Disparities in Canada

    Economic disparities between Canadian provinces caused by factors like shortages due to rising costs and wars, highlighting the unequal distribution of economic benefits and resources.

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    Economic Impacts on Regions

    Economic factors such as inflation, oil price fluctuations, and energy costs, which can have significant impacts on different regions and groups within a country.

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    Study Notes

    Class Social Structure

    • Social structures, wealth, and education levels were factors in societal divisions, as seen in the French Revolution.
    • The Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 demonstrated worker dissatisfaction and the weakness of labor unions after WWI.
    • Thousands of workers (rail, factory, postal, etc.) went on strike, resulting in injuries and arrests.

    Religious and Nationalist Loyalties

    • Religious and nationalist loyalties conflicted, particularly in Ireland between Catholics and Protestants (Anglicans).
    • By 1922, 26 southern Irish counties formed the Republic of Ireland.
    • Northern Ireland (Protestant) remained part of Britain.
    • Violence and paramilitary groups continued in Northern Ireland in the 1970s, but a peace agreement (Belfast/Good Friday) was reached in 1990.

    Regional and National Loyalties

    • The 1970s inflationary period saw prices rise, causing shortages and impacting jobs.
    • Energy costs were high in Ontario and Quebec, while Alberta's oil prices rose, bringing higher tax revenues and job opportunities.
    • The National Energy Program (NEP) was designed to stabilize Canadian oil prices, leading to increased Canadian ownership and Petro-Canada's creation.
    • Alberta opposed NEP and achieved an agreement with Ottawa in 1981 over oil prices and revenues.

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    Explore the complexities of social structures and the conflicts arising from them, with a focus on historical events like the French Revolution and the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919. Additionally, delve into the religious and nationalist loyalties that shaped Ireland, leading to the formation of the Republic of Ireland and the ongoing issues in Northern Ireland. This quiz covers significant economic impacts and the evolution of regional loyalties in the context of the 1970s.

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