History Trading Cards: Nerd Ed.
History Trading Cards: Nerd Ed.
Name: Battle of Plains of
Abraham.
Name: Battle of Plains of
Abraham.
Date: 1763.
Date: 1763.
Description: Britain defeated France (big surprise there) &
Quebec is given to England as a prize (not a very good one
at that.) The French are very displeased and will seek
revenge on the English for the next 300 years with whining,
snooty restaurant service and crazy Montreal drivers.
Description: Britain defeated France (big surprise there) &
Quebec is given to England as a prize (not a very good one
at that.) The French are very displeased and will seek
revenge on the English for the next 300 years with whining,
snooty restaurant service and crazy Montreal drivers.
Tension–O-Meter:
Tension–O-Meter:
+ Sacre Bleu!
+ Sacre Bleu!
Funny Anecdote: Did you know that the government in
Quebec, changed the provincial license plate to read “Je me
Souviens” instead of “La Bell Province” in 1976 because
they won’t forget how we
conquered the whole gang of
cheese eating surrender monkeys.
Funny Anecdote: Did you know that the government in
Quebec, changed the provincial license plate to read “Je me
Souviens” instead of “La Bell Province” in 1976 because
they won’t forget how we
conquered the whole gang of
cheese eating surrender monkeys.
History Trading Cards: Nerd Ed.
History Trading Cards: Nerd Ed.
Name: Battle of Plains of
Abraham.
Name: Battle of Plains of
Abraham.
Date: 1763.
Date: 1763.
Description: Britain defeated France (big surprise there) &
Quebec is given to England as a prize (not a very good one
at that.) The French are very displeased and will seek
revenge on the English for the next 300 years with whining,
snooty restaurant service and crazy Montreal drivers.
Description: Britain defeated France (big surprise there) &
Quebec is given to England as a prize (not a very good one
at that.) The French are very displeased and will seek
revenge on the English for the next 300 years with whining,
snooty restaurant service and crazy Montreal drivers.
Tension–O-Meter:
Tension–O-Meter:
+ Sacre Bleu!
Funny Anecdote: Did you know that the government in
Quebec, changed the provincial license plate to read “Je me
Souviens” instead of “La Bell Province” in 1976 because
they won’t forget how we
conquered the whole gang of
cheese eating surrender monkeys.
+ Sacre Bleu!
Funny Anecdote: Did you know that the government in
Quebec, changed the provincial license plate to read “Je me
Souviens” instead of “La Bell Province” in 1976 because
they won’t forget how we
conquered the whole gang of
cheese eating surrender monkeys.
History Trading Cards: Nerd Edition .
History Trading Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: Maurice Duplessis
Name: Maurice Duplessis
Date: 1936 - 1949
Date: 1936 - 1949
Description: Maurice Duplessis was the leader of Quebec
for many years. His party was the Union Nationale.
He believed that Quebec was a “Distinct Society” and
aimed to keep it traditional and Catholic. He was not
much interested in Quebec being independent. He also
created the “Padlock Law” which outlawed commies.
Description: Maurice Duplessis was the leader of Quebec
for many years. His party was the Union Nationale.
He believed that Quebec was a “Distinct Society” and
aimed to keep it traditional and Catholic. He was not
much interested in Quebec being independent. He also
created the “Padlock Law” which outlawed commies.
Tension–O-Meter:
Tension–O-Meter:
Funny Anecdote: Because of Macho attitudes in Quebec,
women did not earn the right to vote
provincially until the 1940s. Also, he
wanted Quebec to be a “distinct society”
but we all know that it was more of a
‘Di – stinky” society.
Funny Anecdote: Because of Macho attitudes in Quebec,
women did not earn the right to vote
provincially until the 1940s. Also, he
wanted Quebec to be a “distinct society”
but we all know that it was more of a
‘Di – stinky” society.
History Trading Cards: Nerd Edition .
History Trading Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: Maurice Duplessis
Name: Maurice Duplessis
Date: 1936 - 1949
Date: 1936 - 1949
Description: Maurice Duplessis was the leader of Quebec
for many years. His party was the Union Nationale.
He believed that Quebec was a “Distinct Society” and
aimed to keep it traditional and Catholic. He was not
much interested in Quebec being independent. He also
created the “Padlock Law” which outlawed commies.
Description: Maurice Duplessis was the leader of Quebec
for many years. His party was the Union Nationale.
He believed that Quebec was a “Distinct Society” and
aimed to keep it traditional and Catholic. He was not
much interested in Quebec being independent. He also
created the “Padlock Law” which outlawed commies.
Tension–O-Meter:
Tension–O-Meter:
Funny Anecdote: Because of Macho attitudes in Quebec,
women did not earn the right to vote
provincially until the 1940s. Also, he
wanted Quebec to be a “distinct society”
but we all know that it was more of a
‘Di – stinky” society.
Funny Anecdote: Because of Macho attitudes in Quebec,
women did not earn the right to vote
provincially until the 1940s. Also, he
wanted Quebec to be a “distinct society”
but we all know that it was more of a
‘Di – stinky” society.
History Trading Cards: Nerd Edition .
History Trading Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: Rene Levesque and the Parti
Quebecois.
Name: Rene Levesque and the Parti
Quebecois.
Date: 1960s-1980s
Date: 1960s-1980s
Description: The Quiet Revolution was not enough so the
Parti Quebecois formed with the goal of separating from
The rest of Canada (ROC.) [But with financial ties]
Tension–O-Meter:
+
Funny Note: Rene Levesque was a chain smoker who
tried to get Quebec to separate. He hated PM Trudeau
because Trudeau did not include him in Constitution
talks in the 1980s. He even said “Trudeau Ma Fouer” –
Do not ask what this means as it is a swear word.
Also, in response to Quebec wanting to separate, Canada
Tried to stop it by creating a new flag & being bi-lingual.
This was known as the Biligual/Bicultural Commission
Description: The Quiet Revolution was not enough so the
Parti Quebecois formed with the goal of separating from
The rest of Canada (ROC.) [But with financial ties]
Tension–O-Meter:
+
Funny Note: Rene Levesque was a chain smoker who
tried to get Quebec to separate. He hated PM Trudeau
because Trudeau did not include him in Constitution
talks in the 1980s. He even said “Trudeau Ma Fouer” –
Do not ask what this means as it is a swear word.
Also, in response to Quebec wanting to separate, Canada
Tried to stop it by creating a new flag & being bi-lingual.
This was known as the Biligual/Bicultural Commission
History Trading Cards: Nerd Edition .
History Trading Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: Rene Levesque and the Parti
Quebecois.
Name: Rene Levesque and the Parti
Quebecois.
Date: 1960s-1980s
Date: 1960s-1980s
Description: The Quiet Revolution was not enough so the
Parti Quebecois formed with the goal of separating from
The rest of Canada (ROC.) [But with financial ties]
Tension–O-Meter:
+
Funny Note: Rene Levesque was a chain smoker who
tried to get Quebec to separate. He hated PM Trudeau
because Trudeau did not include him in Constitution
talks in the 1980s. He even said “Trudeau Ma Fouer” –
Do not ask what this means as it is a swear word.
Also, in response to Quebec wanting to separate, Canada
Tried to stop it by creating a new flag & being bi-lingual.
This was known as the Biligual/Bicultural Commission
Description: The Quiet Revolution was not enough so the
Parti Quebecois formed with the goal of separating from
The rest of Canada (ROC.) [But with financial ties]
Tension–O-Meter:
+
Funny Note: Rene Levesque was a chain smoker who
tried to get Quebec to separate. He hated PM Trudeau
because Trudeau did not include him in Constitution
talks in the 1980s. He even said “Trudeau Ma Fouer” –
Do not ask what this means as it is a swear word.
Also, in response to Quebec wanting to separate, Canada
Tried to stop it by creating a new flag & being bi-lingual.
This was known as the Biligual/Bicultural Commission
History Trading Cards: Nerd Edition
History Trading Cards: Nerd Edition
Name: Jean Lesage and the “Quiet
Revolution” (shhhh, let’s change things)
Name: Jean Lesage and the “Quiet
Revolution” (shhhh, let’s change things)
Date: 1962 onwards
Date: 1962 onwards
Description: Jean Lesage was a Liberal Quebec Premier
who believed that Quebec should be “Maitres Chez Nous”
which meant “Masters in our own House.” Quebec wanted
to control its own Hydro, have more power in parl’t. have
the French Language dominant in Quebec and to have
more French politicians in power. But it was not enough.
Description: Jean Lesage was a Liberal Quebec Premier
who believed that Quebec should be “Maitres Chez Nous”
which meant “Masters in our own House.” Quebec wanted
to control its own Hydro, have more power in parl’t. have
the French Language dominant in Quebec and to have
more French politicians in power. But it was not enough.
Tension–O-Meter:
Tension–O-Meter:
Funny Anecdote: This period was known as “The Quiet
Revolution” because the changes were under the surface.
This is totally in the French tradition of not putting up a
fight in the open, but instead complaining bitterly and
hoping you will be annoying enough to change things.
Fun Fact: Poutine is a tasty treat found in Quebec! Mmm.
Funny Anecdote: This period was known as “The Quiet
Revolution” because the changes were under the surface.
This is totally in the French tradition of not putting up a
fight in the open, but instead complaining bitterly and
hoping you will be annoying enough to change things.
Fun Fact: Poutine is a tasty treat found in Quebec! Mmm.
History Trading Cards: Nerd Edition
History Trading Cards: Nerd Edition
Name: Jean Lesage and the “Quiet
Revolution” (shhhh, let’s change things)
Name: Jean Lesage and the “Quiet
Revolution” (shhhh, let’s change things)
Date: 1962 onwards
Date: 1962 onwards
Description: Jean Lesage was a Liberal Quebec Premier
who believed that Quebec should be “Maitres Chez Nous”
which meant “Masters in our own House.” Quebec wanted
to control its own Hydro, have more power in parl’t. have
the French Language dominant in Quebec and to have
more French politicians in power. But it was not enough.
Description: Jean Lesage was a Liberal Quebec Premier
who believed that Quebec should be “Maitres Chez Nous”
which meant “Masters in our own House.” Quebec wanted
to control its own Hydro, have more power in parl’t. have
the French Language dominant in Quebec and to have
more French politicians in power. But it was not enough.
Tension–O-Meter:
Tension–O-Meter:
Funny Anecdote: This period was known as “The Quiet
Revolution” because the changes were under the surface.
This is totally in the French tradition of not putting up a
fight in the open, but instead complaining bitterly and
hoping you will be annoying enough to change things.
Fun Fact: Poutine is a tasty treat found in Quebec! Mmm.
Funny Anecdote: This period was known as “The Quiet
Revolution” because the changes were under the surface.
This is totally in the French tradition of not putting up a
fight in the open, but instead complaining bitterly and
hoping you will be annoying enough to change things.
Fun Fact: Poutine is a tasty treat found in Quebec! Mmm.
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: FLQ / October Crisis
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: FLQ / October Crisis
Date: October 1970
Date: October 1970
Fun Fact: The Army took over
the French. This time it was
not the German Army.
Fun Fact: The Army took over
the French. This time it was
not the German Army.
Description: The “Front De Liberation De Quebec” was a
terrorist group wanting separation. They kidnapped a Br.
diplomat [James Cross] & a Quebec MP [ Pierre Laporte]
Trudeau invoked the “War Measures Act” and put Quebec
under martial law. The terrorists fled to asylum in Cuba.
Description: The “Front De Liberation De Quebec” was a
terrorist group wanting separation. They kidnapped a Br.
diplomat [James Cross] & a Quebec MP [ Pierre Laporte]
Trudeau invoked the “War Measures Act” and put Quebec
under martial law. The terrorists fled to asylum in Cuba.
Tension–O-Meter:
Tension–O-Meter:
*50
*50
Funny Anecdote: Trudeau suspended Civil liberties and
arrested hundreds across Canada. He put the military on
every street corner in Quebec and when asked “ how far he
would you go?” He replied “Just Watch me.”
Just watch me
Tension became Its “hot hot hottest.”
Funny Anecdote: Trudeau suspended Civil liberties and
arrested hundreds across Canada. He put the military on
every street corner in Quebec and when asked “ how far he
would you go?” He replied “Just Watch me.”
Just watch me
Tension became Its “hot hot hottest.”
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: FLQ / October Crisis
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: FLQ / October Crisis
Date: October 1970
Date: October 1970
Fun Fact: The Army took over
the French. This time it was
not the German Army.
Fun Fact: The Army took over
the French. This time it was
not the German Army.
Description: The “Front De Liberation De Quebec” was a
terrorist group wanting separation. They kidnapped a Br.
diplomat [James Cross] & a Quebec MP [ Pierre Laporte]
Trudeau invoked the “War Measures Act” and put Quebec
under martial law. The terrorists fled to asylum in Cuba.
Description: The “Front De Liberation De Quebec” was a
terrorist group wanting separation. They kidnapped a Br.
diplomat [James Cross] & a Quebec MP [ Pierre Laporte]
Trudeau invoked the “War Measures Act” and put Quebec
under martial law. The terrorists fled to asylum in Cuba.
Tension–O-Meter:
Tension–O-Meter:
*50
Funny Anecdote: Trudeau suspended Civil liberties and
arrested hundreds across Canada. He put the military on
every street corner in Quebec and when asked “ how far he
would you go?” He replied “Just Watch me.”
Just watch me
Tension became Its “hot hot hottest.”
*50
Funny Anecdote: Trudeau suspended Civil liberties and
arrested hundreds across Canada. He put the military on
every street corner in Quebec and when asked “ how far he
would you go?” He replied “Just Watch me.”
Just watch me
Tension became Its “hot hot hottest.”
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: Parti Qubecois & the
1980 referendum(b)
Date: 1976-1980 (later card)
Fun Fact: the French are now trying to retreat from Canada
and they can’t even do that right!
Description: The PQ used Bill 101 in their legislature to
force all immigrants in Quebec to learn French. Also, all
signs had to be in French. They also have a referendum
on separating from Canada. 40% YES 60% NO. This
causes Trudeau to change the constitution.
Tension–O-Meter:
+ They want to leave?!
Funny Anecdote: Although Levesque
lost, he vowed to have another
referendum. (I guess he likes to lose).
did you know – some Quebecers still want
to leave our country? That makes me sad!
Name: Parti Qubecois & the
1980 referendum(b)
Date: 1976-1980 (later card)
Fun Fact: the French are now trying to retreat from Canada
and they can’t even do that right!
Description: The PQ used Bill 101 in their legislature to
force all immigrants in Quebec to learn French. Also, all
signs had to be in French. They also have a referendum
on separating from Canada. 40% YES 60% NO. This
causes Trudeau to change the constitution.
Tension–O-Meter:
Funny Anecdote: Although Levesque
lost, he vowed to have another
referendum. (I guess he likes to lose).
did you know – some Quebecers still want
to leave our country? That makes me sad!
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: Parti Qubecois & the
1980 referendum(b)
Date: 1976-1980 (later card)
Fun Fact: the French are now trying to retreat from Canada
and they can’t even do that right!
Description: The PQ used Bill 101 in their legislature to
force all immigrants in Quebec to learn French. Also, all
signs had to be in French. They also have a referendum
on separating from Canada. 40% YES 60% NO. This
causes Trudeau to change the constitution.
Tension–O-Meter:
+ They want to leave?!
Funny Anecdote: Although Levesque
lost, he vowed to have another
referendum. (I guess he likes to lose).
did you know – some Quebecers still want
to leave our country? That makes me sad!
+ They want to leave?!
Name: Parti Qubecois & the
1980 referendum(b)
Date: 1976-1980 (later card)
Fun Fact: the French are now trying to retreat from Canada
and they can’t even do that right!
Description: The PQ used Bill 101 in their legislature to
force all immigrants in Quebec to learn French. Also, all
signs had to be in French. They also have a referendum
on separating from Canada. 40% YES 60% NO. This
causes Trudeau to change the constitution.
Tension–O-Meter:
+ They want to leave?!
Funny Anecdote: Although Levesque
lost, he vowed to have another
referendum. (I guess he likes to lose).
did you know – some Quebecers still want
to leave our country? That makes me sad!
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: 1995 Referendum and the
“Clarity Act”
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: 1995 Referendum and the
“Clarity Act”
Date: 1995
Date: 1995
Fun Fact: Jean Chretien likes Pepper on his plate.
Fun Fact: Jean Chretien likes Pepper on his plate.
Description: After failure at Meech Lake, the Separation
Monster again rears its ugly head. [Look at the leaders of
Quebec and ugly is a word you will use for sure.] This time
50.6% Vote no, and 49.4% Vote yes. As a result, Chretien
creates the “Clarity Act” where the Federal Government
gets to decide what they think a “Majority” is.
Description: After failure at Meech Lake, the Separation
Monster again rears its ugly head. [Look at the leaders of
Quebec and ugly is a word you will use for sure.] This time
50.6% Vote no, and 49.4% Vote yes. As a result, Chretien
creates the “Clarity Act” where the Federal Government
gets to decide what they think a “Majority” is.
Tension–O-Meter:
Tension–O-Meter:
+Want to leave again?!!
Funny Anecdote: Although talk of separation
has died down, the last leader of Quebec
called the Canadian flag “a dirty piece
of cloth.” From a Frenchman, this is an insult
as they are very familiar with what dirty is.
+W ant to leave again?!!
Funny Anecdote: Although talk of separation
has died down, the last leader of Quebec
called the Canadian flag “a dirty piece
of cloth.” From a Frenchman, this is an insult
as they are very familiar with what dirty is.
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: 1995 Referendum and the
“Clarity Act”
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: 1995 Referendum and the
“Clarity Act”
Date: 1995
Date: 1995
Fun Fact: Jean Chretien likes Pepper on his plate.
Fun Fact: Jean Chretien likes Pepper on his plate.
Description: After failure at Meech Lake, the Separation
Monster again rears its ugly head. [Look at the leaders of
Quebec and ugly is a word you will use for sure.] This time
50.6% Vote no, and 49.4% Vote yes. As a result, Chretien
creates the “Clarity Act” where the Federal Government
gets to decide what they think a “Majority” is.
Description: After failure at Meech Lake, the Separation
Monster again rears its ugly head. [Look at the leaders of
Quebec and ugly is a word you will use for sure.] This time
50.6% Vote no, and 49.4% Vote yes. As a result, Chretien
creates the “Clarity Act” where the Federal Government
gets to decide what they think a “Majority” is.
Tension–O-Meter:
Tension–O-Meter:
+W ant to leave again?!!
Funny Anecdote: Although talk of separation
has died down, the last leader of Quebec
called the Canadian flag “a dirty piece
of cloth.” From a Frenchman, this is an insult
as they are very familiar with what dirty is.
+W ant to leave again?!!
Funny Anecdote: Although talk of separation
has died down, the last leader of Quebec
called the Canadian flag “a dirty piece
of cloth.” From a Frenchman, this is an insult
as they are very familiar with what dirty is.
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: The Meech lake Accord
Name: The Meech lake Accord
Date: 1987
Date: 1987
Fun Fact: SON OF A MEECH! Is very close to a series of
words used to describe Mulroney.
Fun Fact: SON OF A MEECH! Is very close to a series of
words used to describe Mulroney.
Description: After Trudeau created a new constitution but
did not invite Quebec to create all of the deal (see p. 200)
in the “Kitchen Compromise”, Mulroney tried to change
the constitution. He would make Quebec a “Distinct
Society.” But Elijah Harper – a Cree – argued that his
people should be distinct too. Trudeau spoke out against
the deal as well, stating everyone would want distinction.
Description: After Trudeau created a new constitution but
did not invite Quebec to create all of the deal (see p. 200)
in the “Kitchen Compromise”, Mulroney tried to change
the constitution. He would make Quebec a “Distinct
Society.” But Elijah Harper – a Cree – argued that his
people should be distinct too. Trudeau spoke out against
the deal as well, stating everyone would want distinction.
Tension–O-Meter:
+
“I am so unhappy”
Funny Anecdote: Benito Mussolini is envious of Brian
Mulroney’s long chin and luscious, lengthy neck. But who
wouldn’t be?!?! (Jay Leno maybe…)
Tension–O-Meter:
+
“I am so unhappy”
Funny Anecdote: Benito Mussolini is envious of Brian
Mulroney’s long chin and luscious, lengthy neck. But who
wouldn’t be?!?! (Jay Leno maybe…)
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
History Cards: Nerd Edition .
Name: The Meech lake Accord
Name: The Meech lake Accord
Date: 1987
Date: 1987
Fun Fact: SON OF A MEECH! Is very close to a series of
words used to describe Mulroney.
Fun Fact: SON OF A MEECH! Is very close to a series of
words used to describe Mulroney.
Description: After Trudeau created a new constitution but
did not invite Quebec to create all of the deal (see p. 200)
in the “Kitchen Compromise”, Mulroney tried to change
the constitution. He would make Quebec a “Distinct
Society.” But Elijah Harper – a Cree – argued that his
people should be distinct too. Trudeau spoke out against
the deal as well, stating everyone would want distinction.
Description: After Trudeau created a new constitution but
did not invite Quebec to create all of the deal (see p. 200)
in the “Kitchen Compromise”, Mulroney tried to change
the constitution. He would make Quebec a “Distinct
Society.” But Elijah Harper – a Cree – argued that his
people should be distinct too. Trudeau spoke out against
the deal as well, stating everyone would want distinction.
Tension–O-Meter:
+
“I am so unhappy”
Funny Anecdote: Benito Mussolini is envious of Brian
Mulroney’s long chin and luscious, lengthy neck. But who
wouldn’t be?!?! (Jay Leno maybe…)
Tension–O-Meter:
+
“I am so unhappy”
Funny Anecdote: Benito Mussolini is envious of Brian
Mulroney’s long chin and luscious, lengthy neck. But who
wouldn’t be?!?! (Jay Leno maybe…)