The October Crisis 6 FLQ - Thursday 1. Who were the FLQ? What did they do? 2. Describe the October Crisis in 4.5 points. 3. What was the War Measures Act? When was it used before this event? 4. Do you think the War Measures Act was needed at this time? Explain? 5. Today's Canada has a policy to never negotiate with terrorists?Do you agree or disagree? Explain?

1. The FLQ (Front de libération du Québec) was a Quebec separatist group that engaged in violent activities, including bombings and kidnappings, to promote Quebec independence.<br /><br />2. <br /> - Kidnapping of James Cross and Pierre Laporte.<br /> - Imposition of the War Measures Act by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.<br /> - Military presence in Quebec to maintain order.<br /> - Release of political prisoners in exchange for Cross's release.<br /> - Assassination of Pierre Laporte.<br /><br />3. The War Measures Act was a Canadian law that allowed the government to assume sweeping emergency powers. It was previously used during World War I, World War II, and the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike.<br /><br />4. Yes, it was needed to restore order and ensure public safety during a period of domestic terrorism.<br /><br />5. Agree. Negotiating with terrorists can encourage further acts of terrorism and undermine national security.