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Maurice Duplessis elected as Premier
Cause: Duplessis got most of his votes from young members who wanted provincial autonomy. Results: 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’
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The Quiet Revolution
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Creation of the Department of Cultural Affairs
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Nationalization of Electricity (Hydro-Québec Expands)
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Establishment of CEGEPs and Université du Québec Network
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Bill 16 – Married Women Gain Legal Independence
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Creation of the Ministry of Education (Parent Report Recommendations)
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Expo 67 – Showcasing Québec’s Identity to the World
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Charles de Gaulle’s “Vive le Québec libre” Speech
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Passage of Bill 63 – Language Rights Debate
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October Crisis – FLQ Kidnappings & War Measures Act
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Introduction of Québec’s Medicare System (Health Insurance Act)
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Political & Social Changes
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Laurendeau-Dunton Commission & Bilingualism Debate
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James Bay Hydroelectric Project Announced
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Bill 22 – French as Québec’s Official Language
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Superfrancofête – Cultural Affirmation in Québec
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