THIS TEST IS ON : MODULE 7: CONTEMPORARY QUEBEC
UNIT 1: THE SECOND WORLD WAR
TOPIC A: QUEBEC'S PARTICIPATION IN THE WAR EFFORT
TOPIC B: THE CONSCRIPTION CRISIS
1. Which period below identifies the period when the events described in the following document occurred?
1. "During the world conflict, the war effort stimulated the economy which had been depressed ... It was necessary to equip and clothe the hundreds of thousands of servicemen who were fighting under foreign skies."
2. "Do you consent to releasing the government from all obligation concerning previous engagements restraining the methods used to mobilize men for military service?" The English provinces voted "Yes;"Quebec voted "No."
A) 1900 - 1920
B) 1920 - 1940
C) 1940 - 1960
D) 1960 - 1980
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2. Quebec society was affected in many ways during the Second World War.From the following documents, select the two that illustrate the effects of the Second World War on Quebec Society?
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 4
D) 3 and 5
3. Which of the following documents illustrates an effect of the second world war on Quebec society?
C) "They agreed . . . to the idea of an association of fully autonomous nations . . . Canada was no longer in any way a British colony and became totally independent."
D) "Direct assistance was created and became the principal form of aid for the unemployed. Work camps were also established for unemployed single men.
4. With what period on the time line are the two following documents associated?
A) 1990 - 1925
B) 1925 - 1950
C) 1950 - 1975
D) 1975 - 2000
5. The statements below describe three effects on Quebec brought about by A MAJOR EVENT IN OUR HISTORY.
To meet the needs of the armed forces, agricultural production was stepped up.The economy, which had been in decline during the Great Depression,began a period of substantial industrial growth.Women were encouraged to work in factories. Which letter indicates the period during which this major event took place?
A) 1870-1900
B) 1900-1930
C) 1930-1960
D) 1960-1990
6. Which document illustrates an effect that the Second World War had on Quebec society?
A) ". . . The government set up several Crown corporations to develop the various sectors of the economy. These companies,financed in whole or in part by the State, were administered by civil servants."
B) ". . . To the considerable growth of population was added the problem of space and agricultural production. To boost production,land was cleared to the edge of the forest concessions . . . Production was no longer geared to surplus but to survival. Farmers aimed at self-sufficiency."
C) In Quebec, as in other countries, a veritable baby boom occurred: within 15 years nearly two million babies were born in the province.
D) "In the cities not even the minimum standards of hygiene were met. Most homes had little or no indoor plumbing and a poor sewage system. These difficult conditions did little to promote public health."
7. The Second World War had important repercussions with respect to the status of women.Which of the following texts describes the status of women in the period between 1939 ad 1945?
A) "The high levels of unemployment, the decrease in salaries,the impediments to marriage, the problems of food, shelter and clothing, all of this forced women into the already overcrowded field of domestic service.". Collectif Clio
B) "Women organized the Fed‚ration des femmes du Quebec (Women's Federation of Quebec). They sought and obtained equalpay for equal work and a network of children's daycare facilities for mothers working outside the home."
C) The government launched an appeal to women. In the province of Quebec 278 000 women worked outside the home. Many had the opportunity to learn a specialized trade previously reserved for men only (welding, mechanics, electricity, etc.). The role of women during this period could be summed up by the slogan,"from the kitchen to the factory."
D) From a very early age woman was conditioned for the only role she could play, that of wife and mother at the service of her husband and children. Socially her role was to bear children in return for which she lost her right to vote."
8. The Second World War had numerous repercussions on Quebec society. Which text describes the economic effects of this war on Quebec?
A) There was full employment everywhere but the population had to make sacrifices and accept rationing. Everyone was urged to buy Victory Bonds.
B) "To the considerable growth of population was added the problem of space and agricultural production. To boost production, land was cleared to the edge of the forest concessions ... Production was no longer geared to surplus but to survival. Farmers aimed at self- sufficiency."
C) "The Depression spread to all sectors of the economy and to most of the western countries directly or indirectly linked to the American economy."
D) "Colonization is the most important question of the day, the only source of national renaissance from which will flow the salvation of the people ... In the countryside there are large numbers of unemployed youths who have no alternative but to return to the land to make a living." - Irene Vautrin
9. The two texts below refer to an important crisis in Quebec which provoked a strong reaction from French Canadians.
Document 1: "With the war dragging on, the need for men in the allied armies became increasingly more urgent. In 1917, in the face of a shortage of volunteers, the Canadian government declared its intention to adopt compulsory military service. Violence erupted in Quebec and Montr‚al."
Document 2: 'An eyewitness account by Rosaire Dion (born inQuebec in 1901)''The English open fire on the crowd'"I witnessed the Quebec riot . . . For three or four days, gangs roamed the streets looking to beat up the officials who were chasing draft dodgers. The police were frightened. They called in the army. On Sunday, we found out that a gang of English soldiers from Toronto had just arrived at the train station.These ones had no love for us. I don't really know how it all started, but soldiers fired into the crowd and killed four people."What name is given to this crisis?
A) British Imperialism
B) Conscription Crisis
C) Great Depression
D) Second World War
10. In April of 1942, Prime Minister Mackenzie King introduced a plebiscite in which he asked Canadians the following question:"Are you in favour of releasing the government from any obligation arising out of any past commitments restricting the methods of raising men for military service? YES NO
"What answer did Quebecers give to this question?
A) The majority of Quebecers voted in favour of conscription.
B) Quebecers voted along the same lines as the English-Canadian majority.
C) Very few Quebecers were interested in this issue and the results showed a close decision
D) In Quebec, the forces opposed to compulsory military service generated a massive vote against conscription.
THIS TEST IS ON : MODULE 7: CONTEMPORARY QUEBEC
UNIT 1: THE SECOND WORLD WAR
TOPIC A: QUEBEC'S PARTICIPATION IN THE WAR EFFORT
TOPIC B: THE CONSCRIPTION CRISIS
1. Ans: C Diff.: 7 Page: 89-1-20 Refer To:
Topic: PARTICIPATION 1A
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2. Ans: D Diff.: 7 Page: 89-6-21 Refer To: 0701
Topic: PARTICIPATION 1A
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3. Ans: B Diff.: 7 Page: 91-1-19 Refer To: 0702
Topic: PARTICIPATION 1A
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4. Ans: B Diff.: 7 Page: 91-1-21 Refer To: 0703
Topic: PARTICIPATION 1A
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5. Ans: C Diff.: 7 Page: 91-6-19 Refer To:
Topic: PARTICIPATION 1A
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6. Ans: A Diff.: 7 Page: 91-6-20 Refer To:
Topic: PARTICIPATION 1A
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7. Ans: C Diff.: 7 Page: 91-8-18 Refer To:
Topic: PARTICIPATION 1A
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8. Ans: A Diff.: 7 Page: 90-6-21 Refer To:
Topic: CONSCRIPTION 1B
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9. Ans: B Diff.: 7 Page: 91-6-28 Refer To:
Topic: CONSCRIPTION 1B
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10. Ans: D Diff.: 7 Page: 91-8-19 Refer To:
Topic: CONSCRIPTION 1B
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