The War Measures Act

Study Guide
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Vocabulary:
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dualism:

the condition of being twofold

insurrection:

an act of open revolt against civil authority or a constitutional government; rebellion

abductors:

to carry off by force; to kidnap

impede:

to obstruct, block or hinder

True or False:

1. The FLQ received no support from other Quebecers. T or F
2. Both of the kidnapped victims were English Canadians. T or F
3. The Canadian Artmed forces entered Quebec without the consent of the Quebec government. T or F
4. Prime Minister Joe Clarke's government invoked the War Measures Act. T or F
5. Most Canadians supported the need to invoke the War Measures Act. T or F

Short Answer Responses:

1. What was the reason for growing unrest in Quebec in the 1950's? answer
2. What important royal commission did Lester Pearson appoint in 1963? answer
3. What goals were the FLQ committed too? (Give some details) answer
4. What actions did the FLQ take? answer
5. What were the powers of the War Measures Act? answer

What do you think?
Do you think there are situations that require personal rights to be suspended for the good of the whole society? Can you think of an example?

Discussion Questions:
Discuss whether the violence used in this situation encouraged or impeded the progress toward bicultural accommodation and understanding?

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