The Quiet Revolution
* From 1960-1966 Jean Lesage led Quebec
*Came in with the slogan "Maitres Chez nous" (Masters of our own house)
*He didn't want to separate
*Wanted a more equal partnership with Canada
*1967 Montreal Expo
*1969 Official languages Act
*1976 Olympics were held
*Quebec went through rapid reform and modernization known as the Quiet Revolution
*Secularization occurred (move away from Catholic Church)
*Investments in public education
*Nationalization of hydroelectric power (Hydro Quebec)
*Lesage sought "Special Status" Allowed to run its own pension plan, loans and medical insurance
*Came in with the slogan "Maitres Chez nous" (Masters of our own house)
*He didn't want to separate
*Wanted a more equal partnership with Canada
*1967 Montreal Expo
*1969 Official languages Act
*1976 Olympics were held
*Quebec went through rapid reform and modernization known as the Quiet Revolution
*Secularization occurred (move away from Catholic Church)
*Investments in public education
*Nationalization of hydroelectric power (Hydro Quebec)
*Lesage sought "Special Status" Allowed to run its own pension plan, loans and medical insurance
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Summary
Jean Lesage was much different compared to Maurice Duplessis, he wanted to stay with Canada instead of trying to separate which is the exact opposite of Maurice. He brought lots of positive attention the Quebec to help with his efforts.