1. The feminist movement,
which began in the early decades of the 20th century, has
changed
the role played by women in Quebec
society.
PLACE THE FOLLOWING STAGES OF THIS DEVELOPMENT IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER.
1. Robert Bourassa's government adopted the law on family patrimony. This law
ensures that property is divided equally between spouses after a divorce.
2. At the beginning of the war, despite the opposition of the clergy, Adélard Godbout's
government adopted a law giving Quebec women the right to vote in provincial
elections.
3. Thanks to the sustained effort of the suffragette movement, all Canadian women
obtained the right to vote in federal elections shortly after World War I.
4. During the Quiet Revolution more women entered university in areas traditionally
reserved for men. Claire Kirkland-Casgrain was elected to the National Assembly
and appointed minister.
A) 1,
3, 4,
2
C) 3,
1, 2,
4
B) 2,
4, 3,
1
D) 3,
2, 4,
1
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2. The texts below describe various stages in the development of the union movement in Quebec.
PLACE THESE STAGES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER.
1. Strikes or trade unions were rare. Some worker organizations were demanding the ten
hour day.
2. The Labour Code gave workers better protection. Quebec civil servants made
substantial gains.
3. The clergy were organizing special Catholic unions in Quebec to counter American
influences in the union movement. The Confédération des Travailleurs Catholiques du
Canada was formed.
4. Changes in the labour market and the high unemployment rate led to changes in union
behaviour. Under certain conditions they accepted wage decreases in order to avoid
job cuts.
A) 1,
3, 2,
4
C) 2,
4, 1, 3
B) 2,
3, 4,
1
D) 4,
2, 1, 3
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3. Throughout its history, Canada has experienced many waves of immigration.
PLACE THE FOLLOWING WAVES OF IMMIGRATION IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER.
1. Immigrants from Ireland, Scotland and
England were attracted by the timber trade.
2. French immigrants were attracted by the
seigneurial system.
3. Loyalists fled the United States following
the American Revolution.
4. Large numbers of Central and Eastern European
immigrants settled in Western Canada.
A) 1,
2, 4,
3
C) 2,
3, 1,
4
B) 2,
1, 4,
3
D) 3,
4, 2,
1
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4. MATCH EACH STAGE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
HYDROELECTRICITY WITH
THE
APPROPRIATE PERIOD.
HISTORICAL
PERIODS
STAGES IN HYDROELECTRIC
DEVELOPMENT
1. Second phase of
industrialization
a) Farmers who supported the government
obtained rural electrification.
2. The government of Maurice
Duplessis
b) The government nationalized
hydroelectricity.
3. The government of Adélard
Godbout
c) The government undertook a huge project
to construct hydroelectric complexes in
James Bay.
4. The government of Jean
Lesage
d) The first hydroelectric complexes, built by
American companies, made it possible to
open the first aluminum smelters.
5. The government of Robert
Bourassa
e) The government nationalized Montreal
Light, Heat, and Power Corporation
and created Hydro-Québec.
A) 1a,
2c, 3d,
4e,
5b
C) 1d, 2a,
3e, 4b, 5c
B) 1c, 2b,
3e, 4a,
5d
D) 1b, 2c,
3a, 4d, 5e
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Before you go go back to the Main
Page you may want to try the "Test+Tutorial"
and the "Structured Response"
type questions for Module 7.