por Japmeet Singh - Rick Hansen SS (2542) 6 anos atrás
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Potential Artifact (Physical): A Quebec flag from the late 1940's, the time at which it was created and established as Quebec's flag.
Potential Artifact (Written): An article describing the outcome of the 1980 Quebec Referendum, where the 'No' side won 60%/40%.
Potential Artifact (Visual): A picture of Pierre Trudeau alongside Queen Elizabeth in 1982 signing the constitution.
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 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 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.
Potential Artifact (Physical): A poster from the Union Nationale, a political party created in the late 1930's in Quebec.
Potential Artifact (Written): A newspaper from WWII speaking on how Canadians voted on if the Canadian Government could conscript men if needed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
