1.     He favoured the massive emigration of Quebecers to the United States.
     2.     He left the responsibility for education and the running of hospitals to religious orders.
     3.     He favoured government involvement in economic and social affairs.
     4.     He facilitated the signing of collective agreements between employers and unions.
     5.     He promoted farming and rural living as the ideal way of life for French Canadians.

A)     1     and     2                                          C)     3     and     4
B)     2     and     5                                          D)     3     and     5
 

ANSWER:

A

B

C

D

2. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING REFER TO THE TRADITIONAL VALUES OF THE
    DUPLESSIS ERA?

    1.     Duplessis encourarged the unions to use strike action to improve 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.
    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                                            C)     2     and     4
B)     2     and     3                                            D)     3     and     5
 

ANSWER:

A

B

C

D

3.  WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DEFENDED TRADITIONAL VALUES DURING THE
     DUPLESSIS ERA?

            1. Catholic Church                                               4. Intellectuals
            2. Rural voters                                                     5. Business class
            3. Unions

A)     1,     2,     and     3                                       C)     2,     3,     and     4
B)     1,     2,     and     5                                       D)     3,     4,     and     5
 

ANSWER:

A

B

C

D

Go On To Topic 2: Elements of Change in Quebec Society