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

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    Duplessis Era - La Grande Noirceur

    This post ww2 cold war era was characterized by a division between the west and the east. Economically Quebec was strong. Maurice Duplessis was the premier of Quebec. His Union National party was supported the idea of returning to rural life as well as catholic values, while promoting foreign investment and economic liberalism.
  • Asbestos Miner Strike

    Asbestos Miner Strike
    Maurice Duplessis was the premier during this time. He was very suspicious of unions and considered them communist. Therefore in response to the miner strike he supported the employers and declared strike illegal. The workers were striking for better working conditions and better pay.