Which 1995 referendum nearly resulted in Quebec sovereignty?

Question: Which 1995 referendum nearly resulted in Quebec sovereignty?

Answer options:

• 1980 Quebec referendum
• 1992 Charlottetown referendum ✅ 1995 Quebec referendum
• 1997 referendum

Correct answer: 1995 Quebec referendum

Explanation: The 1995 Quebec referendum is the correct answer because this second provincial vote on sovereignty-association was decided by an extremely narrow margin, with 50.6 percent voting No and 49.4 percent voting Yes. In contrast, the 1980 Quebec referendum was defeated by a much larger majority, while the 1992 Charlottetown referendum was a nationwide vote on constitutional reform rather than Quebec independence, and no major referendum occurred in 1997. Under the Discover Canada curriculum, understanding modern constitutional history and these pivotal votes is essential. This distinction is highly relevant for the exam, as candidates are frequently tested on significant twentieth-century political milestones.