1. What’s going on here?

2. The Quebec Independence Movement
Video:

3. 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

4. Speak French & Culturally French

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

6. 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

7. Popcorn Read & Highlight “Pros and Cons”

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

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

10. 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

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

12. Sources
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.
Standards/Frameworks/LDC_SS_6_SocialStudies_Quebec.pdf