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In 1980 and again in 1995, referendums in Quebec defeated what movement?

  1. The federalist movement

  2. The conservative movement

  3. The separatist movement

  4. The communist movement

The correct answer is: The separatist movement

In 1980 and 1995, referendums were held in Quebec to determine whether the province should separate from Canada and become an independent country. The separatist movement, also known as the Quebec sovereignty movement, advocated for this separation. The federalist movement, on the other hand, aimed to maintain the unity of Canada and opposed Quebec's separation. The conservative movement and communist movement were not relevant in this context and were not options in the referendums. Therefore, C is the correct answer as it accurately describes the movement that was defeated in both referendums in Quebec.