The conflict in Quebec and Canada mainly centered around a large language difference, and, as it turns out, other stateless nations experienced the same problem. For example, the Basques in Spain also suffer from the same issue as the people of Quebec. The Basques speak a language derived form the ancestral language Euskara, while other Spaniards speak the traditional Spanish. This is very similar to Quebec because most Canadians speak English, while almost all Quebecois speak French. Both the Quebecois and Basques are largely separatists and this causes extremism and extremist groups of pro-Independence. In Quebec, the large extremist group is Front de Liberation du Quebec and in Spain it is the Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (or ETA). Both these groups have committed serious crimes such as killing innocent people and both groups are both largely Roman Catholic. Finally, both groups are very distinct cultures surrounded by an entirely and radically different state in which they feel they don’t belong. Overall, the major similarity between each of the two groups is their distinct language and their desire to become independent nations. However, a major difference between the Quebecois's struggle and the Basques' struggle is the form of conflict. The Basques are fighting a civil war, while the Quebecois were fighting the French-Indian war, a type of international battle.

         Another group that Quebec was compared to was the Armenians in Turkey. The Armenians have a very well defined culture, and most of the conflict revolves around trying to defend it. This is a very similar case with Quebec, since the Quebecois have a clearly different culture than most Canadians and the last thing they want cultural assimilation or alteration. Another similarity is that both of the stateless nations have a majority and minority group. The Armenian’s, for example, are the minority group while the Christian’s are the majority. Likewise, in Canada the majority group is the Anglophones (people who speak English) while the minority group is the Francophones (French speaking people). However, there are major differences between the two groups. In early Armenian history Armenia was shrunk by early conquerors who took away land. In contrast, the Quebec Act of 1774 actually expanded the borders of Quebec and gave it more land area. Lastly, Armenia suffered from mass genocide which caused the death of an estimated 1.2 million people. Bloodshed did occur in Quebec but no cases of genocide, especially on such a large scale, occurred.

         The interesting and depressing conflicts in Spain and Turkey have taught me that each country has its unique cultural identity and they are willing to take drastic measures to fight and defend it. Each physical border represents the dividing line between these identities, and it is very important that we respect these borders and obey the rules. Also, each nation has its own cultural and ethnic characteristics which cause it to be unique. For example, the Quebecois as well as the Basques have fought large scale conflict over language while the Armenians fought to protect their national identity.

         The information above and my research on Quebec and Canada has clarified my understanding of political. Now, I understand why a vast majority of nations across the world desire and fight for there own independence and autonomy and they are willing to give up their lives for it. Also, I understand that creating a government which includes and protects the rights of the people, especially the rights of ethnic and cultural minorities, is extremely difficult, yet very important. I now respect our government, freedom, and ability to preserve our traditions and cultural values. Lastly, I now understand that conflicts can begin from differences in language, religion and culture, not simply from political tensions.