Part 8: Québec Sovereignty & Key Movements

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Quiet Revolution (1960s)

Period when Québec rapidly modernized, secularized, and expanded provincial government power.

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What happened to the Catholic Church during the Quiet Revolution?

It lost much of its influence over education, healthcare, and social services.

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How did the Quiet Revolution affect Québécois nationalism?

It increased demands for French-language protection and greater political and economic control.

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Québec sovereignty movement

Movement seeking Québec's independence or greater autonomy from Canada.

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1995 Québec Referendum

Vote asking whether Québec should become sovereign after negotiating a new partnership with Canada.

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Result of the 1995 Québec Referendum

No won about 50.6%; Yes received about 49.4%.

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Why was the 1995 referendum significant?

The result was extremely close, with only about 50,000 votes separating the sides.

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Sovereignist

Someone who supports Québec becoming an independent country.

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Federalist

Someone who supports Québec remaining part of Canada within the federal system.