Questions to Consider for Joseph Levitt, "Henri Bourassa on Imperialism and Biculturalism, 1900-1918."

1.  How does Levitt characterize Bourassa? Consider the origins of Bourassa's ideas, why he was popular in French Canada, and what made him a successful politician.

2.  How did Bourassa perceive Canada's relationship with Britain and its affect on Canada?

3.  What did Bourassa want for Canada as regards its imperial connection? Give examples from the article to outline what Bourassa did or said when certain issues came up.

4.  How did Bourassa perceive French cultural and language rights? Outline the basis of Bourassa's beliefs, and how he tried to use these in the conflict over Regulation 17.