History of Quebec

The 1980 Quebec referendum was the first referendum in Quebec on the role of Quebec within Canada and whether Quebec should pursue a path toward independent statehood ("sovereignty"). The referendum was called by Quebec's Parti Québécois (PQ) government, which strongly favoured secession. See also 1995 Quebec referendum. ...more on Wikipedia about "1980 Quebec referendum"

The 1995 Quebec referendum was the second referendum in the Canadian province of Quebec (see 1980 Quebec referendum) that put to public vote the political roles of Quebec and Canada, whether Quebec should become an independent state. Whereas the first vote was on a proposal to negotiate something termed ' sovereignty-association', the second one was on 'sovereignty' along with an optional partnership offer. It was brought forward by Quebec's governing party, the Parti Québécois (PQ), which strongly favoured secession, and approved by two other parties, the federal Bloc Québécois and the Action démocratique du Québec (ADQ), and various other organizations. ...more on Wikipedia about "1995 Quebec referendum"

The 1996 Quebec student strike occurred in 1996, in the province of Quebec, Canada. It involved over 30 students' unions of CEGEPs across the province as well as some departmental associations. It was indirectly part of the opposition to the Axworthy reform, but mostly a reaction to the looming menace from Lucien Bouchard's government to infreeze education costs, which hadn't augmented since 1994. ...more on Wikipedia about "1996 Quebec student strike"

The 1st Parliament of the Province of Canada was in session from June 15 1841 to 1843. Elections were held in the Province of Canada in April 1841. All sessions were held at Kingston, Canada West. ...more on Wikipedia about "1st Parliament of the Province of Canada"

The 2005 Quebec student strike occurred February 24 - April 2005. Part of the popular opposition to the Charest government, it was led by students of CEGEPs and universities of Quebec, on strike to protest budget cuts of $103 million in the Grants and Loans program. ...more on Wikipedia about "2005 Quebec student strike"

The 2nd Parliament of the Province of Canada was in session from November 28 1844 to December 1847. Elections were held in the Province of Canada in October 1844. All sessions were held at Montreal, Canada East. ...more on Wikipedia about "2nd Parliament of the Province of Canada"

The 3nd Parliament of the Province of Canada was in session from 1848 to 1851. Elections were held in the Province of Canada in January 1848. The first session was held at Montreal, Canada East. In 1849, rioters protesting the Rebellion Losses Bill burned the parliament buildings. The remaining sessions were held in Toronto. ...more on Wikipedia about "3rd Parliament of the Province of Canada"

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The 4th Parliament of the Province of Canada was in session from 1852 to June 1854. Elections were held in the Province of Canada in October 1851. Sessions were held in Quebec City. ...more on Wikipedia about "4th Parliament of the Province of Canada"

The 5th Parliament of the Province of Canada was in session from 1854 to November 1857. Elections were held in the Province of Canada in July 1854. Sessions were held in Quebec City until 1856 and then in Toronto. ...more on Wikipedia about "5th Parliament of the Province of Canada"

The 6th Parliament of the Province of Canada was in session from 1858 to June 1861. Elections were held in the Province of Canada in December 1857. Sessions were held in Toronto in 1858 and then in Quebec City from 1859. In 1857, Queen Victoria had chosen Ottawa as the permanent seat for the Canadian government. ...more on Wikipedia about "6th Parliament of the Province of Canada"

The 7th Parliament of the Province of Canada was in session from 1861 to May 1863. Elections were held in the Province of Canada in 1861. This was the first election in Canada to use a list of eligible voters prepared before the election. All sessions were held in Quebec City. The 7th Parliament ended following a vote of no confidence on May 6 1863. ...more on Wikipedia about "7th Parliament of the Province of Canada"

The 8th Parliament of the Province of Canada was in session from 1863 to July 1866. Elections were held in the Province of Canada in August 1863. Sessions were held in Quebec City until 1866; the last session was held in Ottawa. ...more on Wikipedia about "8th Parliament of the Province of Canada"

À Hauteur d'homme is a Quebec political documentary directed in 2003 by Jean-Claude Labrecque about Bernard Landry and the 2003 general election in Quebec, Canada. It won a Jutra award for Best Documentary (ex aqueo) in 2004. Its style belongs to the Quebec cinéma direct school of filmmaking. ...more on Wikipedia about "À Hauteur d'homme"

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The Act of Union passed in July 1840 and proclaimed February 10, 1841, abolished the legislatures of Lower Canada and Upper Canada and established a new political entity the Province of Canada to replace them. This act effecting the political union of The Canadas was similar in nature and in goals to the other Acts of Union enacted by the British Parliament. ...more on Wikipedia about "Act of Union 1840"

Joseph-Albert Guay (most commonly known as Albert Guay) was a resident of Quebec City who was responsible for the in-flight airplane bombing of a passenger airplane on September 9 1949, killing all on board including his wife Rita (née Morel). ...more on Wikipedia about "Albert Guay affair"

The Honourable Sir Alexander Tilloch Galt, PC ( September 6, 1822 – September 19, 1911) was an English-born Canadian politician, and a father of Canadian Confederation. ...more on Wikipedia about "Alexander Tilloch Galt"

Marquis Alexandre de Prouville de Tracy ( c. 1596 or 1603 – 1670) was a French aristocrat, statesman, and military leader. ...more on Wikipedia about "Alexandre de Prouville"

The Asbestos Strike of 1949, based in and around Asbestos, Quebec, Canada, was a four-month labour dispute by the asbestos miners. It has traditionally been portrayed as a turning point in Quebec history that has been referred to as the "first shot of the Quiet Revolution." ...more on Wikipedia about "Asbestos Strike"

The Battle of Longue-Pointe was fought on September 24, 1775, during the American Revolutionary War. A detachment of General Montgomery's army under Ethan Allen was defeated by Quebec militia outside the gates of Montreal. ...more on Wikipedia about "Battle of Longue-Pointe"

The Battle of Quebec was an attempt on December 31, 1775 by American revolutionaries to capture the Canadian city of Quebec and enlist Canadian support for the Revolutionary War. Benedict Arnold and Richard Montgomery were the two primary American commanders in the assault, which failed. The battle put an end to any hopes of Canada rising in rebellion with the Americans. ...more on Wikipedia about "Battle of Quebec (1775)"

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The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, fought September 13, 1759, was a decisive battle of the North American theatre of the Seven Years' War (a theatre known in the United States as the French and Indian War). It was fought on a plateau just outside the city walls of Quebec City in New France, on the land of Abraham Martin dit L'Ecossais. Combat lasted only 30 minutes, ending a three-month siege of Quebec City. ...more on Wikipedia about "Battle of the Plains of Abraham"

The Canada Act 1982 is an Act of Parliament passed by the British Parliament that severed all remaining constitutional and legislative ties between the United Kingdom and Canada, in a process referred to as " patriation". It contains the text of the Constitution Act, 1982, in both of Canada's official languages, in Schedule B, and a translation of the main body into French in Schedule A, making it the only British Act of Parliament to be in both English and French. ...more on Wikipedia about "Canada Act 1982"

Canada East ( French: Canada-Est) was the eastern portion of the Province of Canada. It consisted of the southern portion of the modern-day Canadian province of Quebec. It was primarily a French colony. ...more on Wikipedia about "Canada East"

The Chambly Canal is a National Historic Site of Canada in the Province of Quebec, running along the Richelieu River past St-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Chambly. Building commenced in 1831 and the canal opened in 1843. It served as a major commercial route during a time of heightened trade between the United States and Canada. Trade dwindled after World War I, and as of the 1970s, traffic has been replaced by recreational vessels. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chambly Canal"

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