- Title:
- Liberalism, Quebecs political culture, and George-‚àö√¢tienne Cartier, 1864-1871
- Creator:
- Banoub, David Joseph
- Date Created:
- 2007
- Degree Awarded:
- Master of Arts
- Subjects:
- Political culture Quebec (Province) Political participation Quebec (Province)Liberalism Nationalism Canada
- Geographical Focus:
- Canada Quebec
- Supporting Materials:
- n/a
- Description:
- The political career of George-Etienne Cartier has traditionally been described as either that of a great nation-builder or that of a self-interested opportunist. This thesis suggests that these two views can be reconciled through a study of liberalism—a philosophy that elevates the role of the individual. Throughout his career Cartier stressed the importance of each citizen’s right and responsibility to follow their self-interest and acquire property. Individual success and wealth would contribute to stronger and more prosperous communities, which in turn, would create a strong nation. When situated within the political culture of 1860s Quebec, Cartier’s reliance on liberal language and logic highlights a previously unexplored similarity between his party, the Bleus, and his chief critics and opponents, the Rouges. Despite opposing each other on matters of policy, this thesis will suggest that the two parties shared a liberal logic with matters of property, progress, cultural protection, and cultural cooperation.
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- Banoub, David Joseph. 2007. "Liberalism, Quebecs political culture, and George-‚àö√¢tienne Cartier, 1864-1871", Department of History, Carleton University
- Link to this page:
- https://cuhistory.github.io/grads/items/hist_136.html
Rights
- Rights:
- Copyright the author, all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.