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The Duplessis Era
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Period: to
Maurice Duplessis as Premier
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Act to Promote Rural Electrification
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Refus Global Manifesto Published
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Adoption of the Fleurdelisé (Québec’s Flag)
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Asbestos Strike
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Arrival of Television in Québec
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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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Establishment of CEGEPs and Université du Québec Network
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Creation of the Ministry of Education (Parent Report Recommendations)
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Nationalization of Electricity (Hydro-Québec Expands)
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Bill 16 – Married Women Gain Legal Independence
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Charles de Gaulle’s “Vive le Québec libre” Speech
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Expo 67 – Showcasing Québec’s Identity to the World
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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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James Bay Hydroelectric Project Announced
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Laurendeau-Dunton Commission & Bilingualism Debate
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Political & Social Changes
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Adoption of Québec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms
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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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Election of René Lévesque & The Parti Québécois
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Economic Downturn & The Second Oil Crisis
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Bill 101 – The Charter of the French Language