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

By Dimitr1

  • Maurice Duplessis elected as Premier

    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

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  • Act to Promote Rural Electrification

    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)

    Adoption of the Fleurdelisé (Québec’s Flag)
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  • Refus Global Manifesto Published

    Refus Global Manifesto Published
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  • Asbestos Strike

    Asbestos Strike
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  • Arrival of Television in Québec

    Arrival of Television in Québec
    Cause: Results: Long Term Consequences:

  • Introduction of Provincial Income Tax (Fiscal Autonomy)

    Introduction of Provincial Income Tax (Fiscal Autonomy)
    Cause: Results: Long Term Consequences:

  • Election of Jean Lesage’s Liberal Government – ‘It’s Time for a Change’

    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

    Creation of the Department of Cultural Affairs
    Cause: Results: Long Term Consequences:

  • Nationalization of Electricity (Hydro-Québec Expands)

    Nationalization of Electricity (Hydro-Québec Expands)
    Cause: Results: Long Term Consequences:

  • Establishment of CEGEPs and Université du Québec Network

    Establishment of CEGEPs and Université du Québec Network
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  • Bill 16 – Married Women Gain Legal Independence

    Bill 16 – Married Women Gain Legal Independence
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  • Creation of the Ministry of Education (Parent Report Recommendations)

    Creation of the Ministry of Education (Parent Report Recommendations)
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  • Expo 67 – Showcasing Québec’s Identity to the World

    Expo 67 – Showcasing Québec’s Identity to the World

  • Charles de Gaulle’s “Vive le Québec libre” Speech

    Charles de Gaulle’s “Vive le Québec libre” Speech
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  • Passage of Bill 63 – Language Rights Debate

    Passage of Bill 63 – Language Rights Debate
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  • October Crisis – FLQ Kidnappings & War Measures Act

    October Crisis – FLQ Kidnappings & War Measures Act
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  • Introduction of Québec’s Medicare System (Health Insurance Act)

    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

    Laurendeau-Dunton Commission & Bilingualism Debate
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  • James Bay Hydroelectric Project Announced

    James Bay Hydroelectric Project Announced
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  • Bill 22 – French as Québec’s Official Language

    Bill 22 – French as Québec’s Official Language
    Cause: Results: Long Term Consequences:

  • Superfrancofête – Cultural Affirmation in Québec

    Superfrancofête – Cultural Affirmation in Québec
    Cause: Results: Long Term Consequences: