What’s going on here?

The Quebec Independence Movement Video: http://abcnews.go.com/Archives/video/oct-30-1995-vote-quebec-independence-11712656

History: Quebec was colonized by the French Colonized by French 2. French lose the French and Indian War 3. Because of this war, the french lost Quebec to England England

Speak French & Culturally French

English Speaking =Anglophones VS. English Speaking =Anglophones French Speaking =Francophones

SO, Why should Quebec stay a part of Canada? Quebec contributes greatly to Canada’s Economy high -tech industries, natural resources Shipping on St.Lawrence River ---- trade Disrupt Rail, Road and water routes that connect the whole nation

Popcorn Read & Highlight “Pros and Cons”

Should Quebec be Independent????? Separatists say YES The Gov. says NO The people voted in 1995 and said…...

Should Quebec be independent from Canada??? Yes 49.42% No 50.58% Voter Turnout: 93 %

Should Quebec be independent from Canada??? Read and fill out worksheet with reasons. Have “debate” Need to actively listen to partners reasons and record them Then, discuss and write conclusion about opinion

Mock Vote: Should Quebec be independent from Canada??? OR

Sources http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9510/canada/index.html http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9510/canada/10-27/index.html After a class discussion about the pros and cons of independence for Quebec, the students will write a letter to the editor of a Canadian newspaper. Students will express their opinions on whether Quebec should be independent or not. Students should include reasons for their opinion as well as background information regarding the independence movement. Conflicts which have existed between the Frenchspeaking and English-speaking residents regarding independence should be included. http://teachinghistory.org/teaching-materials/teaching-guides/21731 https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia- Standards/Frameworks/LDC_SS_6_SocialStudies_Quebec.pdf http://www.quebecoislibre.org/020511-10.htm