Chapter 3 Part 2-6 Flashcards
Why was the Quebec flag created?
The flag was created as a symbol of French-Canadian identity in Canada
How was the economy in the Duplessis ERA?
Disadvantage from Quebec. They were not profiting from their own resources. (basically growing broke)
Who was the premier in the 1945-1980?
Maurice Duplessis
Who does Duplessis had a strong connection with?
The Catholic Church and community leaders
How was the Social Conservatism in the Duplessis Era?
It was terrible. Throughout the Duplessis era education were not properly funded
What is the Rural electrification act?
An act that Increased the proportion of farms with access to electricity
What is the result of the rural electrification act?
Increased the proportion of farms with access to electricity
What cause the BABY BOOM?
- Families were having more children on average
- Great dep and w2 prevented many from having children, after war was more prosperous.
What cause for birth decline?
- Marriage rates are decreasing
- Access to contraception
- More women entering the labour market
- Increased in the number of divorces
What is Clericalism?
A church based leadership or opinion of clergy in matters of either the church or political and socio cultural importance.
Why was the “Ministere de l’immigration” du Quebec imposed?
For Quebec to gained new powers in immigration to favour french speaking immigrants and preserve the french language in QC (because the birth rate in Quebec decreased)
What led to the “Act Respecting the Preservation of Agricultural land and Agricultural activities?”
The development of suburbs that took place at the expense of agricultural land OR! Home, industries, shopping centres were built on rich soil.
What is the concequences of mining exploration?
- The Mining sector grew
- Presence of copper, asbestos, gold, silver and zinc
- Created jobs in regions of Quebec
How did the baby boom increase in immigration affect urban centers?
- More job opportunities
- More access to service
- Greater access to education
- More housing (place to live)
What is the consequences of Large cities experiencing housing shortage?
Houses were built on the outskirts (suburbs) of these large cities
What do the federal government do to increase the population of the suburbs?
Created “CANADIAN MORTGAGE” and “HOUSING CORPORATION”
What are the infrastructure the suburbs needed?
=> Water, sewer system
=> Schools, reaction centres, place of worships
=> Roads, highways—to allow transportation between suburbs and cities
What boost the Foresty sector in Quebec?
The presence of MECHANIZATION
What two factor led to fear of disappearance of the French language in Quebec?
- Sharp decline in birth rate among francophones
- massive influx of immigrants
Which political events explained the high global demand for natural resources?
The cold war and the Korean war