The Modernization of Quebec & The Quiet Revolution (1945-1980) By HaileyNaimer Period: 1935 to 1948 William Lyon Mackenzie King as Prime Minister of Canada Period: 1944 to 1959 Maurice Duplessis as Premier 1945 Act to Promote Rural Electrification 1948 Refus Global Manifesto Published 1948 Adoption of the Fleurdelisé (Québec’s Flag) 1949 Asbestos Strike 1952 Arrival of Television in Québec 1954 Introduction of Provincial Income Tax (Fiscal Autonomy) Period: 1959 to 1960 Paul Sauvé as Premier of Québec 1961 Creation of the Department of Cultural Affairs 1962 Nationalization of Electricity (Hydro-Québec Expands) 1963 Establishment of CEGEPs and Université du Québec Network 1964 Bill 16–Married Women Gain Legal Independence 1964 Creation of the Ministry of Education (Parent Report Recommendations) 1967 Charles de Gaulle’s “Vive le Québec libre” Speech 1967 Expo 67 – Showcasing Québec’s Identity to the World Period: 1968 to 1979 Pierre Elliott Trudeau as Prime Minister of Canada 1970 October Crisis – FLQ Kidnappings & War Measures Act 1970 Introduction of Québec’s Medicare System (Health Insurance Act) Period: 1970 to 1976 Robert Bourassa as Premier of Québec 1974 Superfrancofête – Cultural Affirmation in Québec 1975 Adoption of Québec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms 1976 Election of René Lévesque & The Parti Québécois 1977 Bill 101 – The Charter of the French Language 1979 Economic Downturn & The Second Oil Crisis
