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The official Quebec History of Quebec and Canada, Secondary IV curriculum
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Official source Québec's official education programRead it on the government site — quebec.ca ↗| Official strand | Outcomes | Where MapleMind teaches it |
|---|---|---|
| Course outcomes | 56 | The formation of the Canadian federal system (1840-1896) · Nationalisms and the autonomy of Canada (1896-1945) · The modernization of Quebec and the Quiet Revolution (1945-1980) · Societal choices in contemporary Quebec (From 1980 to our times) |
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Unit 1The formation of the Canadian federal system (1840-1896)
1840-1896 - the formation of the Canadian federal system.
The Act of Union and Responsible Government
- The Act of Union of 1840HQC.259 — Explain the Act of Union of 1840 - the socio-political and economic context after the Rebellions, its political structure, its administrative provisions, and the territory of the united Province of Canada.
- The colonial economy and free tradeHQC.264 — Explain the shift in the colonial economy - the United Kingdom's adoption of free trade and the Reciprocity Treaty with the United States.
- The winning of responsible governmentHQC.267 — Explain the achievement of responsible government - the alliance of Reformers, how responsible government worked, and the ministerial instability that followed.
First Nations Policy and Confederation
- Indian Affairs and the Indian ActHQC.271 — Explain government policy toward First Nations in this period - the creation of Indian reserves in Lower Canada, Catholic and Protestant missions, and the Indian Act - as real legal-historical content with lasting consequences.
- Confederation and the British North America ActHQC.275 — Explain the making of Confederation - the Great Coalition, the conferences, the structure of Canadian federalism set out in the British North America Act, and the territory of the new Dominion of Canada.
- Federal-provincial relations and the Metis uprisingsHQC.280 — Explain the early tensions of the new federation - areas of jurisdiction, revenue sharing, interprovincial conferences, the Metis uprisings led by Louis Riel, and Catholic schools outside Quebec.
National Policy, Migration and Society
- The National PolicyHQC.286 — Explain the National Policy - the economic crisis of 1873, its tariff policy, the Canadian Pacific transcontinental railway, and the settling of the West.
- Migration and the rural exodusHQC.291 — Explain the migrations of this period - the rural exodus, emigration to the United States, the opening of regions for colonization, and transatlantic immigration.
- The role and status of womenHQC.296 — Describe the situation of women in this period - their legal and political status, their sectors of activity, women's religious communities, and English-speaking women's organizations.
- The Catholic Church and ultramontanismHQC.301 — Explain the dominant role of the Catholic Church in this period - ultramontanism, anticlericalism, the nationalism of survival, and the denominational dualism of social institutions.
- Socio-cultural expressionHQC.306 — Describe the cultural life of the period - patriotic works, the emergence of women's literature, and higher education.
The First Phase of Industrialization
- The first phase of industrializationHQC.310 — Explain the first phase of industrialization - industrial capitalism, the eastern transportation network, the production sectors, the division of labour, the harsh living and working conditions of men, women and children, the workers' movement, and urbanization.
- The forestry industryHQC.318 — Describe the forestry industry of the period - the forestry regions and the lumber industry.
- Agriculture and dairy farmingHQC.321 — Describe agriculture in this period - the shift to dairy production, mechanization, and the ending of seigneurial rights.
The official wording — 14 outcomes in this unit
- HQC.259
Act of Union
- HQC.264
Colonial economy
- HQC.267
Responsible government
- HQC.271
Indian Affairs
- HQC.275
British North America Act
- HQC.280
Federal-provincial relations
- HQC.286
National Policy
- HQC.291
Migrations
- HQC.296
Role of women
- HQC.301
Presence of the Catholic Church
- HQC.306
Socio-cultural expression
- HQC.310
First phase of industrialization
- HQC.318
Forestry industry
- HQC.321
Farms
Unit 2Nationalisms and the autonomy of Canada (1896-1945)
1896-1945 - nationalisms and the autonomy of Canada.
Canada's Autonomy and French-Canadian Nationalism
- Canada's status in the British EmpireHQC.325 — Explain Canada's evolving status within the British Empire - imperialism, French-Canadian nationalism, Canadian military support in imperial wars, and the Statute of Westminster.
- Clerico-nationalismHQC.330 — Explain clerico-nationalism in this period - L'Action francaise, the Programme de restauration sociale, and the role of the French-speaking population in the economy.
- Canada's domestic policy and the governance of First PeoplesHQC.334 — Explain Canada's domestic policy in this period - the Liberal era, taxation powers, the French-Catholic minority outside Quebec, the governance of First Nations and Inuit populations, and Canada's territory.
The Second Phase of Industrialization
- The second phase of industrializationHQC.340 — Explain the second phase of industrialization - the exploitation of natural resources, manufacturing and domestic production, war industry, monopoly capitalism, foreign investment, the role of the state, and trade.
- Urban areas and public healthHQC.348 — Describe the growth of urban areas in this period - public health, infrastructure, and services.
Society, Culture and Labour
- The rise of mass cultureHQC.352 — Describe the rise of mass culture in this period - radio, cinema, the romans du terroir, professional sports, and cabarets.
- Women's struggles and the voteHQC.358 — Explain women's struggles in this period - access to education, the labour market, legal recognition, and the right to vote and to stand for election.
- The union movementHQC.363 — Describe the union movement of this period - American and Catholic unions, strikes, and labour legislation.
- The Catholic Church and cooperativesHQC.367 — Describe the Catholic Church in this period - the numerical strength of the clergy, its moral and cultural influence, and cooperatives.
- Education and technical trainingHQC.371 — Describe education in this period - the school attendance of francophones and anglophones, legislation, the education of boys and girls, and the improvement of agricultural practices.
The World Wars and the Depression
- Migration flows and immigration policyHQC.376 — Explain migration in this period - the ethnic origins of immigrants, support measures for new immigrants, immigration controls, and the rise of xenophobia.
- The First World War and conscriptionHQC.381 — Explain the First World War as it touched Quebec and Canada - European national interests, wartime government, the conscription crisis, the war effort of men and women, soldiers' civil re-establishment, and the League of Nations.
- The Great DepressionHQC.388 — Explain the Great Depression - the stock market crash of 1929, its socio-economic problems, colonization as a response, and federal and provincial government measures.
- Challenging capitalismHQC.393 — Explain the challenges to capitalism raised by the Depression - Keynesianism and new socio-political ideologies.
- The Second World WarHQC.396 — Explain the Second World War as it touched Quebec and Canada - the European political and economic climate, wartime government, the conscription plebiscite, the war effort of men and women, and demobilization.
The official wording — 15 outcomes in this unit
- HQC.325
Canada's status in the British Empire
- HQC.330
Clerico-nationalism
- HQC.334
Canada's domestic policy
- HQC.340
Second phase of industrialization
- HQC.348
Urban areas
- HQC.352
Mass culture
- HQC.358
Women's struggles
- HQC.363
Union movement
- HQC.367
Catholic Church
- HQC.371
Education and technical training
- HQC.376
Migration flows
- HQC.381
First World War
- HQC.388
Great Depression
- HQC.393
Challenging capitalism
- HQC.396
Second World War
Unit 3The modernization of Quebec and the Quiet Revolution (1945-1980)
1945-1980 - the modernization of Quebec and the Quiet Revolution.
The Postwar World and a Changing Population
- Power relations in the WestHQC.402 — Explain the postwar international context - the Cold War, Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic, and social struggles in the United States and France.
- Urban agglomerationHQC.406 — Describe postwar urban growth - the spread of suburbs and the building of infrastructure.
- Natural growth and the baby boomHQC.409 — Explain postwar demographic change - natural growth, the baby boom, the later falling birth rate, and the birth rate of the Indigenous population.
- New arrivals and immigrationHQC.413 — Explain postwar immigration - the arrival of new cultural communities, the creation of Quebec's Immigration Department, and the welcoming of refugees.
- Regional developmentHQC.418 — Describe postwar regional development - the modernization of agriculture, the protection of agricultural land, and the exploitation of natural resources.
The Duplessis Era and the Quiet Revolution
- The Canadian federation and QuebecHQC.422 — Explain Quebec's place in the postwar federation - federal social programs, the continentalization of the economy, the Laurendeau-Dunton Commission, and constitutional negotiations.
- Indian residential schoolsHQC.427 — Explain, truthfully and with dignity, the Indian residential schools in Quebec and the Indian residential school system in Canada - their assimilationist purpose, their socio-institutional organization, and their activities and consequences. Remembrance-framed.
Consumer Society and the Duplessis Era
- The consumer societyHQC.431 — Describe the postwar consumer society - the influence of American culture, advertising, and increased purchasing power.
- The Duplessis eraHQC.435 — Explain the Duplessis era - its economic liberalism, social conservatism, defence of provincial autonomy, clericalism, its funding of education and health, and the opposition that grew against it.
Neo-Nationalism and the Quiet Revolution
- Neo-nationalismHQC.442 — Explain the new nationalism of this period - the decolonization movement, territorial identity, the independantiste movement, and the creation of the Parti Quebecois.
- The Quiet RevolutionHQC.447 — Explain the Quiet Revolution - its progressive economic and social measures, the creation of government departments and state-owned corporations, the reform of democratic institutions, the protection of the French language, human rights and freedoms, Quebec delegations abroad, and secularization.
Feminism, Culture and Indigenous Self-Determination
- FeminismHQC.456 — Explain the feminism of this period - legal gains, economic independence, sexual and reproductive rights, and access to non-traditional occupations and professions.
- Socio-cultural vitalityHQC.461 — Describe the cultural flowering of this period - French-language songs, the emergence of Quebec theatre, cultural venues, and the diversity of cultural events and expression.
- Self-determination of Indigenous nationsHQC.466 — Explain the movement for the self-determination of Indigenous nations in this period - land claims and political demands, the recognition of ancestral rights, the Government of Canada's 1969 statement on Indian policy, and Indigenous governance. Autonym-led, honest present-day relevance.
- Employer-union relationsHQC.471 — Describe labour relations in this period - the unionization of state employees, conflicts, common fronts, and social and political action by the unions.
The official wording — 15 outcomes in this unit
- HQC.402
Power relations in the West
- HQC.406
Urban agglomeration
- HQC.409
Natural growth
- HQC.413
New arrivals
- HQC.418
Regional development
- HQC.422
Canadian federation
- HQC.427
Indian residential schools in Québec
- HQC.431
Consumer society
- HQC.435
Duplessis era
- HQC.442
Neo-nationalism
- HQC.447
Quiet Revolution
- HQC.456
Feminism
- HQC.461
Socio-cultural vitality
- HQC.466
Self-determination of Indigenous nations
- HQC.471
Employer-union relations
Unit 4Societal choices in contemporary Quebec (From 1980 to our times)
From 1980 to our times - societal choices in contemporary Quebec.
The State and the Global Economy
- Redefining the role of the stateHQC.476 — Explain the redefinition of the state's role since 1980 - neo-liberal policies, the funding of social programs, the social economy, civil society, public consultations, and state neutrality.
- Indigenous rightsHQC.483 — Explain Indigenous rights in contemporary Quebec and Canada - the Constitution Act of 1982, the Oka crisis, modern agreements and conventions, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Truthful, dignified, present-day relevance.
- The globalization of the economyHQC.488 — Explain the globalization of the economy since 1980 - Quebec Inc., free trade agreements, and export sectors.
Quebec's Political Status and the Referendums
- Quebec's political status and the sovereignty referendumsHQC.492 — Explain the great constitutional debate since 1980 - the 1980 referendum on sovereignty-association, the patriation of the Constitution, the Meech Lake Accord, the Belanger-Campeau Commission, the Allaire Report, the Charlottetown Accord, the 1995 referendum on sovereignty, and post-referendum action. Multiple perspectives, no editorializing.
Contemporary Society and Identity
- Sociodemographic changeHQC.501 — Explain contemporary sociodemographic change - the aging of the population, family policy, ethnocultural identity, public health, and the living conditions of Indigenous peoples throughout Quebec.
- Gender equalityHQC.507 — Explain contemporary struggles for gender equality - pay equity, parity, and work-family balance.
- The cultural industryHQC.511 — Describe the contemporary cultural industry - the funding of culture, the dissemination of culture, and cultural policy.
- The language issueHQC.515 — Explain the contemporary language issue - the language of signage, the language of instruction, and Indigenous languages.
Contemporary Challenges
- Environmental concernsHQC.519 — Explain contemporary environmental concerns - the monitoring of environmental standards and the exploitation of resources.
- The devitalization of communitiesHQC.522 — Explain the devitalization of communities - single-industry towns, local services, migratory movements, the next generation of farmers, and their political weight.
- Quebec's international relationsHQC.528 — Describe Quebec's international relations - its representation in international organizations and conferences, economic missions, and Canadian army missions abroad.
- The information eraHQC.532 — Explain the information era - internet use, the 24-hour news cycle, and the integration and concentration of mass media.
The official wording — 12 outcomes in this unit
- HQC.476
Redefinition of the state's role
- HQC.483
Indigenous rights
- HQC.488
Globalization of the economy
- HQC.492
Québec’s political status
- HQC.501
Sociodemographic change
- HQC.507
Gender equality
- HQC.511
Cultural industry
- HQC.515
Language issue
- HQC.519
Environmental concerns
- HQC.522
Devitalization of communities
- HQC.528
International relations
- HQC.532
Information era


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