4x "This province is Catholic and French and shall remain Catholic and French. All the while asserting our friendship and our respect for the representatives of the other races and religions, all the while claiming our eagerness for giving them their fair share in every aspect [...]we solemnly declare that we shall never renounce our rights that are garanteed by treatees, by law and by the constitution [ldots ] Let us cease our fratricidal struggles and let us unitel" - Honoré Mercier, Premier of Canada, June 24,1889 What late-20th century issue could have been inspired by Mercier's words? A War on Terrorism B Quebec Referendum C The First Nations "Indian Act" D British Columbia's Independence Day

The late-20th century issue that could have been inspired by Mercier's words is the Quebec Referendum (Option B). The Quebec Referendum, held in 1995, was a referendum in the province of Quebec, Canada, on whether Quebec should become a sovereign nation. The referendum was inspired by the desire for Quebec to assert its rights and identity as a French-speaking province with a distinct culture and history. Mercier's words reflect the sentiment of Quebecers who wanted to preserve their French language and Catholic heritage while also acknowledging the diversity and multiculturalism of Canada. The Quebec Referendum was a significant event in Canadian history, as it brought attention to the tensions between Quebec's desire for independence and the rest of Canada's commitment to maintaining a united nation.