Social Studies 10 Lessons 📖

By: Gen L

In partnership with Hyperion University, 2023

Lesson 2c: Political Seperatism (1974-1980)

Post October Crisis

  • Since violence was no longer the answer, the only other option was by using the ballot box. (Political)
  • 1974: Bill 22 Passes - French is declared the official language of Quebec, contrary to federal policy of Bilingualism.
  • 1976: The Parti Quebecois is elected. (PQ)
  • 1977: Bill 101 passes - French declared the only language of government, business, education & communications; Bilingual signs and menus had to be changed.

The Question: Seperation

  • 1980: A question is posed to the people of Quebec - Should Quebec negotiate for Sovereign-Association?
  • Trudeau promised to reform the constitution if Quebec voted NO.
  • 20 May, 1980: the NO side won with 59.9% of the vote.
  • René Lévesque responds with hope: "If I have understood you clearly, you are telling us, 'until the next time.'"

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