-
Conscription in WW1
The Act to allow the government to conscript men from Canada into the army. -
Conscription Riots in Quebec
There was great anti-war riots between March 28 and April 1, 1918. These were French-Canadians reacting to conscription. -
Prohibition Referendum
Attempted to legalize alcohol, Yes won with 78% -
Period: to
Union Nationale in power over Quebec for first time
-
Union Nationale Founded
-
National Resources Mobilization Act
Act which provided for Conscription is passed -
Aleutian Islands Campaign
Conscripted "Home Service" Men sent to war. The location was considered North American, therefore not considered "overseas" -
Period: to
Union Nationale in power over Quebec under Premier Maurice Duplessis
-
Premier Maurice Duplessis Dies
-
Period: to
Quiet Revolution
A time of great change in Quebec -
Period: to
Union Nationale in power
-
James Cross Kidnapped By FLQ
-
Pierre Laporte kidnapped by FLQ
-
Pierre Laporte executed
controversially it was an accident, but his death was used to show that they werent kidding around and that they wanted their demands met -
FLQ Chenier Cell hiding place raided
One man captured, three escaped to be caught later. fined with kidnapping and murder -
End of the FLQ
James Cross released after much negotiation, five known kidnappers sent to Cuba -
1980 Referendum
Referendum to almost separate Canada and Quebec. It meant a partnership of sovereignty-association between the two.
59% said No -
Union Nationale Dissolved
-
The Charlottetown Accord
proposed amendments to the Constitution rejected. This would have defined the Canadian character, and recognized Quebec as a distinct society within canada -
1995 referendum
This referendum propsed sovereignty, plus optional partnership. No won with 50.58%