The Quiet Revolution in Quebec

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What is the Quiet Revolution?

  • A period of rapid industrialization in Quebec
  • A series of protests against the federalist and sovereigntist factions
  • A movement advocating for the re-establishment of the Roman Catholic Church's control over healthcare and education
  • A significant period of socio-political and socio-cultural transformation in French Canada, particularly in Quebec, following the election of 1960 (correct)

Who led the Liberal Party of Quebec's government during the Quiet Revolution?

  • Daniel Johnson
  • Robert Bourassa
  • Jean Lesage (correct)
  • Pierre Trudeau

What was a primary change during the Quiet Revolution?

  • An effort by the provincial government to assume greater control over healthcare and education (correct)
  • A shift in political alignment towards monarchist factions
  • An increase in the influence of the Roman Catholic Church over governance
  • A decrease in public investments in the education system

What was established by the Quiet Revolution to administer the welfare state?

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Which party eventually won the election and advocated for provincial sovereignty?

<p>Parti Québécois (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant impact did the Quiet Revolution have on healthcare and education?

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What term did French Canadians in Quebec adopt to distinguish themselves from the rest of Canada and France during the Quiet Revolution?

<p>Québécois (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the conservative Premier of Quebec during the 1950s, known for the Grande Noirceur (Great Darkness)?

<p>Maurice Duplessis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the street demonstration known as Operation McGill français which took place in Montreal on March 28, 1969?

<p>Advocating for McGill University to become a French-speaking institution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Quiet Revolution bring about in terms of social and economic development in Quebec?

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Which political party was led by Maurice Duplessis during his tenure as Premier of Quebec?

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What establishment was created by Quebecois nationalists to nationalize Quebec's electric utilities during the Quiet Revolution?

<p>Hydro-Québec (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Le ciel est bleu, l'enfer est rouge' was a slogan used to reference which two political parties during the tenure of Maurice Duplessis?

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What intellectual forums were used by critics of the Duplessis Government prior to the Quiet Revolution?

<p>'Le Devoir' and 'Cité Libre' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1955 may have signaled growing submerged forces in Quebec during Maurice Duplessis's tenure?

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Who became the Premier of Quebec after Maurice Duplessis's death?

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Flashcards

What is the Quiet Revolution?

A period of socio-political and socio-cultural transformation in French Canada, particularly in Quebec, following the election of 1960.

Leader during the Quiet Revolution?

Jean Lesage led the Liberal Party of Quebec's government during this transformative era.

Primary change during the Quiet Revolution?

The provincial government sought to increase its control over healthcare and education systems.

Establishment to administer the welfare state?

The Ministry of Health and Education was established during the Quiet Revolution to manage the welfare state.

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Party advocating for provincial sovereignty?

The Parti Québécois eventually won the election and advocated for provincial sovereignty.

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Term adopted by French Canadians?

French Canadians in Quebec used this term to distinguish themselves from the rest of Canada and France during the Quiet Revolution.

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Premier during the Grande Noirceur?

He was the conservative Premier of Quebec during the 1950s, known for the Grande Noirceur (Great Darkness).

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Objective of Operation McGill français?

The primary objective was advocating for McGill University to become a French-speaking institution.

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Impact on Montreal's development?

Notable changes to the physical landscape and social structures of Montreal.

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Duplessis' political party?

Union Nationale party was led by Maurice Duplessis during his tenure as Premier of Quebec.

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Establishment to nationalize electric utilities?

Hydro-Québec was created to nationalize Quebec's electric utilities during the Quiet Revolution.

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'Le ciel est bleu, l'enfer est rouge' parties?

This slogan referenced Liberal (red) and Conservative (blue) parties during Maurice Duplessis's tenure.

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Forums used by critics of Duplessis?

'Le Devoir' and 'Cité Libre' were used by critics of the Duplessis Government.

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Event signaling growing forces?

The Richard Riot was a signal of growing submerged forces in Quebec during Maurice Duplessis's tenure.

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Who succeeded Duplessis?

Jean Lesage became the Premier of Quebec after Maurice Duplessis's death

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