Social Structures and Conflicts Quiz

What was a major religious conflict documented in Ireland?

What was the primary aim of the National Energy Program (NEP) in Canada?

Which event is known for causing significant labor disruption in Canada in 1919?

What was the intention behind the Belfast Agreement?

How did economic factors contribute to regional tensions in Canada?

Nationalist loyalties caused tensions mainly among which groups?

What economic factors are noted as impacting conflicts in Canada?

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

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.

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.