[1945-1980] The Modernization of Québec & The Quiet Revolution

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  • Jean Lesage becomes Premier of Quebec

    Jean Lesage becomes Premier of Quebec
    • People were unhappy under Premier Duplessis (aka: Duplessis Era / "La Grande Noirceur") and skeptical of his ideologies, allowing for Lesage's Liberal government to be elected.
    • It was a period of drastic modernization for Quebec, socially, politically, and economically.
    - Education became free -
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    Quiet Revolution (1960-1970)

    The Quiet Revolution was a period in which Quebec began to modernize socially, politically, and economically under Premier Jean Lesage. The state expanded its control and secularisation was a large aspect as well as the promotion of French autonomy and identity.