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Start of Duplessis Second term
He finished consolidating his grip on the new party, which he would maintain until his death. The first term proved difficult for Duplessis, as the Great Depression spawned numerous economic problems. in his second term, he asserted the authority of the Quebec state over the Church. -
start of cold war
the ideological differences caused the war, post-World War II disagreements, and the rise of nuclear weapons, this led to an arms race and many proxy conflicts/Wars over the rest of the 1900s. During the war the quiet revolution occurred which saw an increase of provincial control over healthcare, education, and the economy, and a shift in Quebecois identity -
Adoption of the Fleurdelisé
the fleur-de-lis was adopted to represent the province's French origins and heritage, the fleur de lys is a symbol of the French presence in North America, it was also adopted to unite Quebecers around a shared identity which strengthened Quebec's social identity -
Asbestos strike
The Asbestos strike occured because of miners demands for better wages, working conditions, and union recognition the asbestos strike showed how the workers were challenging the power of Premier Maurice Duplessis, Duplessis had to agree to the workers demands wich paved the way for better conditions in wages all around quebec. -
Arrival of television in Quebec
As television became popular in north America, TVs became more and more common in Quebec The implementation of TV caused the start of CBFT in Quebec and CBC for all of Canada The implementation Caused these companies to be created wich still stand today -
Québec Introduces Provincial Income Tax
The tax was implemented during the grand noirceur and during the Duplessis government The tax was implemented to help the province with its responsibilities The tax is still a thing now -
End of Duplessis Second Term
As the second term of Maurice Duplessis came to an end Canada started to shift. As Duplessis was out of office the grand noirceur or the great darkness came to an end with Canada started to see more changes in unions and social life. -
End of the great darkness
The grand noirceur or the great darkness came to an end when Maurice Duplessis was out of office at the end of his second term. In 1960 the liberal party won the election ending the conservative grasp after the great darkness ended this started to push for social, political, and cultural changes aiming for a happier province -
Rise of Americanism
during the Quiet Revolution, Quebec was a decline of British lifestyle. This led to a shift towards Americanism. also the geographical placement of the countries invited Americanism to canada Americanization still exists in Quebec today. This is evident in the stores and fast-food chains. -
Jean Lesage Liberal Party of Québec
Jean Lesage completely rebuilt the party by attracting dynamic new people and by preparing a program Jean Lesage created many new social changes that were ahead of the time and never seen before jeans leadership during the quite revolution saw many changes and one of the biggest impactors in quebec. -
Rise of Consumer Society in Québec
With greater buying power, Quebecers wanted to purchase more products. They gradually adopted an American way of life which involved buying things to be happy this leads to an increased consumption of goods and services that grew the economy -
Nationalization of Energy
Quebec nationalized its electricity sector, primarily to gain control of the powerful Montreal Light, Heat. They also did this to ensure that Power light and heat stayed affordable and a reliable source for all The nationalization is still a thing today with hydro Quebec -
Establishment of CEGEPs and Université du Québec Network
The CEGEP network represented the first stage of higher education in Quebec This was one of the biggest changes during the Lesage government System still stands today and is a very popular choice for people in quebec -
Bill 16 – Married Women Gain Legal Independence
established legal autonomy for married women in a range of areas by amending the Civil Code This was a big jump for women's rights which helped give women a stronger place in society this change helped the women's rights movement -
Birth rates drop
Birth rates in Quebec dropped significantly after 1965, largely due to the decline of religious influence, this drop was also due to increased access to contraception, and rising female participation in education and the workforce -
Expo 67
Quebec hosted Expo 67, a World's Fair, as the centrepiece of Canada's centennial celebrations the expo showcased the country's progress and the transformation of post-war Quebec, also known as the Quiet Revolution the expo became a well-known part of Montreal and Quebecs history and the habitat 67 still stands today -
Passage of Bill 63 – Language Rights Debate
Bill 63 was an Act to promote the French language in Québec. the bill made French be taught in English schools and all immigrants must learn french Bill 63 aroused unprecedented opposition among Québec's francophone population who believed it was too weak a measure. It was eventually repealed and replaced -
October crises
The October Crisis was a chain of political events in Canada that started in October 1970 when members of the Front de libération du Québec kidnapped the provincial Labour Minister Pierre Laporte and British diplomat James Cross from his Montreal residence. the October crisis caused the implementation of the War Measures Act because of the kidnapping and murders -
Introduction of Québec’s Medicare System
Quebec implemented health care to follow the federal government's lead, it was implemented to ensure all residents have access to medically necessary services without financial barriers this system stands today and is one of the biggest characteristics of living Canada -
James Bay Hydroelectric Project Announced
Quebec undertook the James Bay Hydroelectric Project in the 1970s to expand the province's energy potential, boost its economy Quebec also needed to address its electricity demand shortage, while also developing its natural resources. The James Bay Hydroelectric plant is still active today and is generating electricity for quebec. -
First Oil crises
the oil crisis happened because of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) imposed an oil embargo This Oil embargo caused many countries to lose their main access to oil so they were forced to look else where for there source During the oil crises of the 1970s, Quebec relied on imported crude oil, primarily from Algeria, the United Kingdom, and Angola -
Bill 22
Bill 22, officially known as the Official Language Act, was a Quebec law passed in 1974 that made French the sole official language of the province this impacted areas like government, education, and business. this law still stands today as french is the main language of Quebec. this also means that all public schools and businesses must speak french. -
Bill 101
Bill 101 very similar to Bill 22 made French the official language of Quebec. But the difference now for Bill 101 is that it made French the official language of the government and courts. This bill is still standing today as Quebec's government is officially french. -
Second oil Crises
A drop in oil production during the Iranian Revolution led to an oil crisis for quebec. Quebec and most of Canada relied on international suppliers, mostly from the Middle East and North Africa this caused an increase in oil prices and major shifts in energy policies -
Economic downturn
Quebec experienced an economic downturn because of rising inflation, the US dollar's exchange rate, and a global oil supply disruption much like the oil crisis this led to a surge in inflation, a recession a shift in economic policy and a prioritization of inflation control the economic downturn caused higher unemployment and shifts in polocies