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The Development of English-French Relations in Canada

The period from 1982 to the present in Canada has been marked by significant developments in French-English relations, particularly in regard to Quebec's quest for sovereignty. Jean Chrétien played a pivotal role in the constitutional talks, although his actions led to Quebec'

The Development of English-French Relations in Canada

The Development of French-English Relations in Canada

Unit 3: 1945 - 1982

The Growth of Quebec Separatism

Potential Artifact (Physical): A Quebec flag from the late 1940's, the time at which it was created and established as Quebec's flag.

The 1980 Quebec Referendum

Potential Artifact (Written): An article describing the outcome of the 1980 Quebec Referendum, where the 'No' side won 60%/40%.

Pierre Trudeau

Potential Artifact (Visual): A picture of Pierre Trudeau alongside Queen Elizabeth in 1982 signing the constitution.

Unit 4: 1982 - Present

The fading of Quebec Separatism

Quebec Nationalism was at an all time high in 1995, with the referendum showing that 49.4% of Quebecois wanted to have their own nation. However, over the past two decades, this separatism has slightly faded, which has led to improved relations between Anglophone and Francophone Canadians.

Potential Artifact (Written) Article describing the results of a poll, which show many Quebecois believe that the issue of sovereignty is over, and that Quebec should stay in Canada

The 1995 Quebec Referendum

The 1995 Quebec Referendum was the peak of Quebec Separatism, with many Francophone Canadians showing their frustration towards the Canadian Government. This led to a referendum for Quebec Sovereignty, which ended with the 'No' side barely winning by 1%.

Potential Artifact (Physical): A propaganda poster supporting the 'Yes' side of the referendum, which was common in Quebec.

Jean Chrétien

Jean Chrétien is a man who was instrumental in constitutional talks, and would be Prime Minister in the future. However, during these talks, he made a deal when Quebec was not at the table to discuss this condition, which led to Quebec leaving the talks and not signing the constitution.

Potential Artifact (Visual): A picture of Jean Chrétien signing the constitution with Queen Elizabeth.

Unit 2: 1929 - 1945

Union Nationale

Potential Artifact (Physical): A poster from the Union Nationale, a political party created in the late 1930's in Quebec.

World War II Conscription

Potential Artifact (Written): A newspaper from WWII speaking on how Canadians voted on if the Canadian Government could conscript men if needed.

Maurice Duplessis, Premier of Quebec

Potential Artifact (Visual): A photograph of Maurice Duplessis during his time as Premier of Quebec while waving a Quebec flag in this picture, showing his support for French Separatism.

Unit 1: 1914 - 1929

Ideas
French Canadians and their view on Canada's Participation in Foreign Affairs

Potential Artifact (Written): A newspaper article that showcases when England declared war in WWI, which, at the time, meant Canada was joining the war. French Canadians were opposed to joining affairs not concerning them.

Events
World War I Conscription Crisis

Potential Artifact (Physical): A poster that describes the Military Service Act of 1917, which enabled the mandatory conscription of men, something that many French Canadians were against.

People
PM Robert Borden

Potential Artifact (Visual): A picture of Borden speaking to Canadians Troops in Seaford on August 11th, 1918, which shows his support for a bigger Canadian Military in order to achieve victory.