1. Chapter 6: Lesson 1 1929 - 1980

2. How did the government intervene in Quebec society?  Up until middle of 20 th century, government did not need to take care of: ___________________  Were taken care of by: ___________________  Since that time, government has a stronger presence within society.

3.  Why did the Catholic Church in Quebec lose its influence in the 20 th century?  Today, Quebec’s government is responsible for healthcare and education. How did they attain these responsibilities?  Today, what other services are provided by the government?

4. Values in Quebec Society Today  Evolved over the years  Aging population = _________________  Hopes in guarding individual liberties and ___________________  These values influence the actions of the ___________________.

5.  A Secular Society Church no longer dominating public institutions (___________________). ___________________ movement (Quiet Revolution), separates Church from institutions. Today religion is a personal choice. Today government, public radio/television, hospitals, courts of law, public schools, police forces ○ 100% secular ○ Regulated by the government

6.  The Omnipresent Government Intervenes in many areas: ○ Health, education, natural resources, the environment, transport, automobile insurance, agriculture, economic development, employment, poverty, immigration, recreation and culture, women’s rights. Financing of services ○ Income tax payments Some wish for less intervention = less taxes

7. The Role of the Government in the 20 th Century  At the beginning of 20 th century, economic development of province: ○ Private companies Social services ○ Family ○ Religious communities ○ Private institutions  Government barely intervened.

8. ACTIVE SECTORS AT THE START OF THE 20 TH CENTURY THE ECONOMYPUBLIC SERVICESOCIAL AFFAIRS Controlled by private enterprises. Government’s role of passing laws and regulations that encouraged the growth of private businesses and investments that created jobs for workers. Government managed infrastructure construction: bridges, paving or roads and highways. Private enterprises made large profits on: drinking water, electricity and mass transportation (municipal public services). Some companies had monopolies (Montreal Light, Heat and Power Company), which supplied gas and electricity to the city of Montreal Government intervened very little (except minimum wage for women and work accident compensation) 1920 – spending on healthcare and welfare accounted 10% of provincial budget (present-day 43%). Most French schools belonged to Church.

9.  The Omnipresence of the Church First half of 20 th century – _________________ ___________________. ○ Education (elementary – university) ○ Medical care, in its own hospitals ○ Charity work Imposed moral values on society. ○ Dedication to family and community ○ ___________________ ○ Hard work ○ ___________________

10. Population generally followed imposed rules ○ ___________________ ○ No sexual relations outside of marriage ○ Respect for fasting schedules ○ ___________________ Religious sacraments (First Communion) were reasons for a family reunion. Church intervened in the economy and workplace. ○ Caisses Populaires Desjardins (1900) ○ Catholic Unions (Canadian Federation of Catholic Workers [CFCW] – 1921) 1920s – government begins getting more involved ○ 1930s economic crisis would force government ___________________.

11. Today: An Overview  Governance and Social Values government makes ___________________ and ___________________ decisions to manage the province ○ called ___________________ : manner in which a state’s power is exerted in order to manage the activities for which it is responsible decides how wealth is distributed  ___________________ citizens cover cost of various government programs and services by paying taxes when government doesn’t have a balanced budget choices are made: ○ reimburse part of the debt, reduce spending, freeze government salaries  ___________________ political organization based on democratic values citizens can be a part of political life ○ debates, join parties, etc

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