THIS TEST IS ON MODULE 7: CONTEMPORARY QUEBEC

UNIT 2: QUEBEC SOCIETY DURING THE DUPLESSIS ERA

TOPIC A: ELEMENTS OF CHANGE IN QUEBEC SOCIETY

TOPIC B: TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS IN QUEBEC SOCIETY

TOPIC C: POLICIES OF THE DUPLESSIS GOVERNMENT

1. At the beginning of the 1950s some social groups in Quebec came into conflict with one another.Of these groups, some defended traditional values while others favoured change.Which of the following statements refer to the traditional values of the Duplessis era?

1. Labour conflicts became more and more numerous and the unions used strike action as a means of improving working conditions.

2. In the eyes of the government, rural society was the watchdog of social order.

3. The government carried out massive takeovers in the social and economic sectors, thus imitating socialist countries in Europe.

4. The church exercised a privileged role in education, health care, and social welfare.

5. Many intellectuals pushed for political, economic, and social reform.

A) 1 and 4

B) 2 and 3

C) 2 and 4

D) 3 and 5

2. During the Duplessis era, various elements of Quebec society underwent a process of change.Which of the following is an example of social change during this era?

A) Unions became more militant and challenged both government and big business.

B) The Catholic Church constantly criticized the Duplessis government on its social and political policies

C) The creation of CEGEPs helped to create a new educated class in Quebec society.

D) Women's organizations were active and aggressive in their demands for equal pay and equal rights.

3. In Quebec, the Duplessis years (1944-1959) were marked by a continuous debate between traditional and modern values.Which text illustrates A CHANGE that occurred in Quebec society during the Duplessis era?

A) "Duplessis described the ideal nature of country life . . .He affirmed this ideal life by referring to Louis H‚bert:'This intelligent man . . . had understood that country life, markedby honest labour and physical and spiritual health, would leadto true happiness.'"

B) "Maurice Duplessis defended nationalist values; land, family,language and religion were for him the cornerstones of FrenchCanadian society."

C) ". . . Economic development was left entirely to private enterprise, and social affairs and education were entrusted to the religious communities; the State . . . was far removed from the situation."

D) "Electricity was now readily available throughout the province;everyone owned a radio and listened to the same programs and commercials . . . all to the great displeasure of certain elitist groups."

4. Quebec society in the Duplessis era changed despite the persistence of traditional values.Which document illustrates the desire for change in Quebec society during the Duplessis era?

A) A demonstration by striking workers (photo)

B) ". . . Economic development was left entirely in the hands of private enterprise; social and educational concerns were left to religious orders; the state . . . maintained a low profile."

C) "Let us remain attached to the land."". . . In the country, there are stability, common sense and strong religious convictions . . ."

D) (photo of clergy and politicians)

5. The Duplessis era is associated with traditional elements of Quebec society.Which of the following are examples of these traditional elements?

1. the influential role of the church in the social sector

2. the continued emphasis on agriculture

3. nationalization of private industry

4. strong and militant labour unions

A) 1 and 2

B) 1 and 3

C) 2 and 4

D) 3 and 4

6. The Duplessis era was marked by continuous conflict between traditional and progressive elements of Quebec society.Which of the following defended traditional values during the Duplessis era?

1. the Catholic Church

2. the government

3. the unions

4. the intellectuals

5. the business class

A) 1, 2, and 3

B) 1, 2, and 5

C) 3, 4, and 5

D) 2, 3, and 4

7. During the Duplessis years (1944-1959) there was growing conflict between tradition and change.Which of the following documents illustrate traditional elements of Quebec society during the Duplessis era?

1. (photo)

2. "Duplessis's concern for the farming population was good politics.Rural electors controlled 55 percent of the seats in the National Assembly, and by treating them favourably Duplessis guaranteed his electoral success."

3. Between 1946 and 1959, there occurred a number of important strikes in Quebec. Three of the most famous ones were:- 1949 - asbestos - 5 000 miners - 5 months- 1952 - Louiseville - 3 000 textile workers - 11 months- 1957 Murdochville - 1 000 miners - 8 months

4. Therese Casgrain led in the fight for a more equitable treatment of women ... She fought for women's suffrage and was strongly opposed by the clergy and the ... ‚lites. In 1945 she helped convince the King government to make family-allowance payments directly to mothers rather than to fathers as the clergy, nationalists, and jurists wanted.She ... was one of the first woman candidates for political office in Quebec. She was a founder of the Human Rights League."

5. Mining development along the North Shore and in New Quebec (map)

A) 1 and 2

B) 1 and 3

C) 2 and 4

D) 3 and 5

8. Maurice Duplessis made himself the champion of provincial autonomy.He was fiercely opposed to the centralizing aims of the federal government.Which of the following measures adopted by the provincial government is an example of Duplessis's wish for provincial autonomy?

A) the opening up of the Abitibi region for colonization

B) the founding of schools of agriculture

C) the development of mining in Nouveau-Quebec

D) imposition of provincial income tax

9. In the area of relations with the federal government, the Duplessis government:

A) steered clear of confrontation with Ottawa

B) repeatedly threatened to declare independence

C) was firm and aggressive on matters of provincial rights

D) promoted the French language and culture

10. With which Quebec government are the following developments associated?- rural electrification- adoption of the fleur-de-lys flag- the Asbestos Strike- the Padlock Law

A) the Duplessis government

B) the Lesage government

C) the Johnson government

D) the Bourassa government

11. Maurice Duplessis was premier of Quebec for nearly twenty years.He personified many of the values of the era.Which of the following texts relates to Duplessis?

A) "He was against cities, against industrialization, against compulsory schooling. The French Canadians were expected to remain French Canadians, attached to customs, traditions, and the land. He even advocated a return to the land and claimed to be the leader of the only Catholic government in the world." - Abbe Girard Dion

B) "... The unions believed that the government favoured workers.It tried to improve the social climate; it passed the anti-scab law, the law on security in the workplace, and maternity leaves ..."

C) "The first chapter of the real history of Quebec has just ended.From now on, he will be part of the short list of great liberators."- Felix Leclerc

D) He was a part of all the battles from the S.G.F. to Soquem, through the pension plan and the Caisse de depot et de placement,all with one great aim: to make Quebec a modern state He endorsed the idea of associated nationhood for Quebec."

THIS TEST IS ON MODULE 7: CONTEMPORARY QUEBEC

UNIT 2: QUEBEC SOCIETY DURING THE DUPLESSIS ERA

TOPIC A: ELEMENTS OF CHANGE IN QUEBEC SOCIETY

TOPIC B: TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS IN QUEBEC SOCIETY

TOPIC C: POLICIES OF THE DUPLESSIS GOVERNMENT

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