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Quebec Separatism
Learners determine if the Quebec separatists have just cause for separation. They evaluate acceptable alternatives to separation. They assess damages to Quebec and Canada if separation occurs.
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Wikipedia: Front De Liberation Du Quebec
Presents the FLQ group which was a revolutionary group that wanted to separate Quebec from the rest of Canada. Provides information on their background and the different events they participated in.
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Wikipedia: Quebec Referendum, 1980
An overview of the 1980 referendum on whether Quebec should separate from Canada.
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Wikipedia: Quebec Sovereignty Movement
A full history of the sovereignty movement in Quebec from the early years of the PQ, to the development of the idea of sovereignty-association, to the two Quebec referendums on sovereignty, and the Clarity Act. Relevant external links...
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Wikipedia: Quebec Referendum, 1995
A detailed history of the 1995 Quebec Referendum is provided. The events leading up to the referendum are presented as well as graphical images of the results. External links are provided for further research.
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Cbc.ca: Years of Hope & Anger Nationalist Passions
An overview of Canada in the 1960's, a 100th birthday for Canada, new flag debate, Quebec nationalism and separatists, and the rise of Trudeaumania.
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Wikipedia: Parti Quebecois
An encyclopedia entry that provides information on the major separatist political party in Quebec. The site includes information on the history of the party and its leaders, election results, and a variety of related links.
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Internet Movie Database: Black October (2000) (Tv)
The Internet Movie Database entry for the Canadian documentary film "Black October". Accessible is a movie trailer for the film, a plot summary, and full credits. "Black October" is a film about the 1970 October Crisis.
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Wikipedia: Rene Levesque
Presents information about the life of Rene Levesque and how he influenced the Parti Quebecois.