The Quiet Revolution in Quebec

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Qu'est-ce que la Révolution tranquille au Québec ?

Qui était à la tête de la Révolution tranquille ?

Quels étaient les objectifs de la Révolution tranquille ?

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  • The Quiet Revolution was a period of reforms in Quebec in the 1960s.
  • It was led by the government of Jean Lesage.
  • It aimed to modernize the Quebec state and break from the previous era of laissez-faire policies.
  • It coincided with the rise of the Quebec sovereignty movement.
  • The reforms were inspired by Keynesian ideas and strengthened the influence of the Quebec state.
  • They included the creation of a Ministry of Education, free healthcare, and the establishment of Hydro-Quebec.
  • The government also founded institutions for economic interventions and a Ministry of Cultural Affairs.
  • Women's rights were recognized, and electoral practices were revised.
  • The Quiet Revolution marked a significant shift in Quebec's history.
  • Its reforms were completed under several governments.

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