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Maurice Duplessis era
*Cause: The Union National elected.
-After WWII
-Interventionist Federal Government-- equalization payments
- provinces angry about lost power
*What happened: Duplessis believed in economic liberalism, provincial autonomy + clericalism.
-believed in a traditional way of life -- encouraged agriculture -- electricity to farmers,
-church involvement: healthcare + education
-American companies exploit natural resources
*Result: Quebec more independent, more religion. (class notes 9+10) -
Adoption of the Quebec flag
*Cause: Duplessis wants provincial power-- Independent of Federal Gov
-Criticize equalization system
*Result:
-creation of flag
-Made it clear to Federal the values of Duplessis
*Impact: Later premiers would continue vouching for Quebec independence
-eventually creates more distinct Quebecquois culture (Class notes, slide 10) -
Asbestos Strike
*cause: Workers want better conditions, more $
-Duplessis against unions-- thinks them communist
-Duplessis supports Employers
*What: strike, police violently acted to suppress it
*Impact: Common workers treated badly, led to more protests + hatred of Duplessis (class notes 14+16)