The Duplessis Era

Question 1

What were the economic policies of the Duplessis government

Answer 1

• Anti-communist and anti-union
• encouraged foreign investmens in Quebec
• Large public work projects (hospitals, schools, highways etc)
• ambitious hydroelectric shemes
• selling out quebec industries to americans

Question 2

When was the Duplessis era

Answer 2

From 1936-39 and 1944-59

Question 3

What were the social policies of the Duplessis government

Answer 3

• Catholic church ran most hospitals and schools
• Encouraged large families
• Defended traditional french culture

Question 4

What were the consequences of the policies of the Duplessis government on rural society

Answer 4

• Inconsistent hydroelectricity projects
• used infrastructure projects to buy votes
• electricity expensive

Question 5

Opposition to the Duplessis government

Answer 5

Unions
- didn’t respect workers rights
- interfered with non-catholic unions
Padlock Act
- Liberals limited free speech in the name of stopping communism