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    There was a time when Quebec wanted to separate from Canada. Why would they? What would the downsides of Quebec leaving be? How drastic did people act when the period of separatism was going on? Keep reading and the questions will have answers. Quebec wanted to leave Canada, but there had to be a reason and there was. Quebec wanted to leave because of the loss of Acadia. Acadia was a French colony in New France. Acadia was lost when France sent most of its soldiers to battle for Spain. During

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    Main Article 1 Meta Title: Things to Do in Southwestern Quebec – Best Western Hotels Meta Desc: Get to know the best of Southwestern Quebec’s cool cultural scene, breathtaking landscapes, vibrant festivals, and fantastic farms. Book your stay today. H1: Discover Natural Wonders & Historic Marvels in Southwestern Quebec, Canada Content: Southwestern Quebec is home to some of the most iconic landmarks and spirited events in the country. There are plenty of outdoor thrills, amazing architecture

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    The History of the Quebec Francophones and the Attempts Made to Accommodate Their Concerns The merging of two separate and distinct groups is what has given Canada its unique cultural identity. While some early politicians believed assimilation was the best approach to building a strong Canada, it became increasing difficult to convince the Quebec francophones that a national identity should take precedence over retaining their unique culture. Opposing viewpoints and different agendas have

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    Populist movements are on the rise across the Western world. Donald Trump 's victory in the U.S., the Brexit vote in the U.K. and the surge of far-right parties in many European countries all stand testimony to this. Emboldened by this momentum, Québec 's far-right groups are growing their ranks. And while they may be less established, they, too, want to make themselves heard. (1,760 words) Sylvain Brouillette never planned on joining a nationalist movement. But the 52-year-old, who goes by the

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    So I`ve finally left Quebec and I am currently in Scottsdale, Arizona. However, I felt I needed to do one more article on Quebec that covers some of the amazing places you need to go and checkout outside of the city. One of the best ways to check out the countryside is to rent a car or take a tour. Renting a car is nice because it gives you the choice to decide where you want to go and how long you want to be somewhere. The road signs in written in French can be intimidating for some though,

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    Should Quebec (or other provinces) Separate From Canada In Order To Best Protect Its Constitutional Rights? In my opinion, all provinces in Canada, including Quebec should not separate. Quebec has been one of the provinces of Canada for a long period of time. Most people in the world view that it is one of the component in Canada. French-Canadian and English-Canadian seem to live together peacefully without conflict, even many people with different cultures and languages come to Canada in recent

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    voting against it. This was yet another failed attempt to please Quebec, but it only made things worse. With tensions remaining high between the French and English Canadians, there is still no news of a third attempt, fearing that history will repeat itself. Canada can’t afford another failure; many think that it will push Quebec off the edge of become independent. Even though there are a lot of Canadians who can’t forget the past of Quebec, there are also many who don’t understand why this day is so

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    The Battle of Quebec took place on 13 September 1759. This battle was part of the French and Indian War between the French Army and the British Army. The French-Indian war was the North American front of the Seven Years’ War, which was fought on the European continent and on the Indian subcontinent. The outcome of the Battle Of Quebec would prove pivotal in determining who would control Canada. The British exhibited successful tactics in deception, exploited false assumptions, took audacious actions

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    The battle of Quebec during 1775 is one of the many battles that took place during the American Revolution. It is a famous battle that at the time seemed to diminish the hopes of the Americans to force Britain out of America. The American rebels were split into two armies that were to head up from opposite sides of the Montreal/Quebec area and force the British out of that area so they could take over. The main reason the Americans wanted to gain control of this area was in hope that the French Canadians

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    During the 1960s, Quebec nationalism changed to focus on reform and independence. These changes effected French-English relations in many ways. First, Quebec’s new independent attitude caused tension between French and English Canadians because of many reforms brought in by the Lesage government. Secondly, Quebec’s new attitude also tried to improve French-English relations with the creation of the Bi and Bi Commission. Also, Quebec’s government started to make decisions on their own which didn’t

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