The Quiet Revolution Flashcards
Why was the period of time between 1960 and 1966 called The Quiet Revolution?
Quebec society underwent certain transformations that were extraordinary and led to its modernization.
Describe The Age of Aquarius or The Hippie Movement.
Peace, love, rock & roll; young people rejected traditional values like marriage/families; divorce became common, contraception methods became available
What happened to the role of the Church during The Quiet Revolution?
The Church suffered and was no longer in charge of social services.
What does secular mean?
Separation of religion and state
What did Jean Lesage want for Quebec?
He wanted to modernize it and take charge of Quebec’s natural resources (hydro and forestry).
What did Lesage do with all the electric companies in Quebec?
He purchased them and turned them into one Crown corporation = HydroQuebec
Name 1 social intervention by Lesage.
Hospital insurance; Quebec Pension Plan; Social Welfare Act; Health Insurance Plan
Lesage was an interventionist. What does this mean?
The government should be involved in the economy to improve society.
