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Maurice Duplessis elected as Premier
Cause: Duplessis got most of his votes from young members who wanted provincial autonomy. Results: Duplessis won the elections Long Term Consequences: -
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The Duplessis Era
The Duplessis era, also known as the great darkness was known for its conservative policies that kept people in the dark. He also wanted to give power back to the church. -
Act to Promote Rural Electrification
Cause: There was not enough energy Results: The farms developed, because they had more electricity to produce more products. Long Term Consequences: This act helped farms and more rural areas -
Adoption of the Fleurdelisé (Québec’s Flag)
Cause: More canadian indentity and autonomy Results: Duplessis made the Quebec flag the Fleurdelisé to represent this autonomy Long Term Consequences: The Fleurdelisé became the official Quebec flag -
Refus Global Manifesto Published
Cause: Duplessis wanted to give the church more power over education and health Results: Intellectuals and artists wanted modernization and secularism Long Term Consequences: Started the quiet revolution -
Asbestos Strike
Cause: Asbestos miners worked in very poor conditions and had very poor salaries Results: The miners went on strike Long Term Consequences: Fulled the Quiet revolution -
Arrival of Television in Québec
Cause: Strong post world war economy Results: Americanism Long Term Consequences: Increased accessibility to advertising further strengthening the economy. -
Introduction of Provincial Income Tax (Fiscal Autonomy)
Cause: Quebec's new autonomy Results: more income to the Quebec government Long Term Consequences: Strengthening the Quebec government -
Election of Jean Lesage’s Liberal Government – ‘It’s Time for a Change’
Cause: people dissliked Duplessis Union National Results: Jean Lesage won the elections Long Term Consequences: start of the Quiet Revolution -
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The Quiet Revolution
The Quiet Revolution was a huge modernization from the liberal party being elected with the premier Jean Lesage. The state also took power back from the church, such as heath and education. -
Creation of the Department of Cultural Affairs
Cause: The state promotes Quebecois culture and identity Results: The creation of the Department of Cultural Affairs Long Term Consequences: Strengthened Quebecois culture and identity -
Nationalization of Electricity (Hydro-Québec Expands)
Cause: State wants to control economy to help build Quebec identity Results: Jobs and source of revenue for the state Long Term Consequences: Quebec becomes one of the best hydroelectricity producers in the world -
Establishment of CEGEPs and Université du Québec Network
Cause: Return of Union National Results: Creation of CEGEPs Long Term Consequences: Changed the Quebec education system -
Bill 16 – Married Women Gain Legal Independence
Cause: women's rights movements Results: Bill 16 was created Long Term Consequences: Married women had full legal independence -
Creation of the Ministry of Education (Parent Report Recommendations)
Cause: Parents commission wants changes to have a better public education system Results: the creation of the Ministry of Education Long Term Consequences: Improved the education system -
Expo 67 – Showcasing Québec’s Identity to the World
Cause: The Quiet Revolution Results: The creation of expo 67 Long Term Consequences: Many remaining landmarks such as habitat 67 -
Charles de Gaulle’s “Vive le Québec libre” Speech
Cause: Quebec nationalism Results: strengthened Quebec independence Long Term Consequences: Quebecs sovereignty grew stronger -
Passage of Bill 63 – Language Rights Debate
Cause: Francophones were afraid that the english language would take over Results: The passage of bill 63 Long Term Consequences: Leaded to bill 101 -
October Crisis – FLQ Kidnappings & War Measures Act
Cause: The FLQ attacked Results: James Cross and Pierre Laporte were kidnaped and James was murdered Long Term Consequences: The war measures act was initiated and over 250 people were arrested across the province -
Introduction of Québec’s Medicare System (Health Insurance Act)
Cause: Bourassa's government adopted social reforms Results: The creation of Quebecs medicare system Long Term Consequences: improved public heath -
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Political & Social Changes
These changes included things like : Laurendeau-Dunton Commission Bilingualism Debate, James Bay Hydroelectric Project Announced, Bill 22 – French as Québec’s Official Language and Superfrancofête – Cultural Affirmation in Québec -
Laurendeau-Dunton Commission & Bilingualism Debate
Cause: growing tensions between anglophones and francophones in Canada Results: leaded to the Official Language act Long Term Consequences: increased french language rights -
James Bay Hydroelectric Project Announced
Cause: Bourassa wanted to produce more hydroelectricity Results: major increase in electrical production on quebec Long Term Consequences: more people with electricity -
Bill 22 – French as Québec’s Official Language
Cause: Francophones worried about losing their language to English Results: implementation of bill 22 Long Term Consequences: Made french the official language of Quebec -
Superfrancofête – Cultural Affirmation in Québec
Cause: promote french culture Results: The creation of celebrations such as the Superfrancofête Long Term Consequences: Strengthened french culture in Quebec