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===World War I===

===World War I===

The city--indeed the entire province--was on the verge of civil war in 1918, as shown by the violent Easter Riots in Quebec City between 28 March and 1 April 1918. The riots demonstrated French-Canadian anger with the national war effort in [[World War I]] and the introduction of conscription. The French of Quebec refused to join the army and rejected the draft. The riots raised nationwide fears that a state of rebellion existed in the French-speaking province of Quebec. The Canadian government's reaction was immediate and firm; martial law was proclaimed, habeas corpus was suspended, and over six thousand English-speaking soldiers were deployed to Quebec during and after the riots to maintain order and enforce conscription, the last of these troops leaving the province in early 1919. The Easter Riots were extremely violent, causing important destruction of property and over 150 civilian and military casualties, including at least four dead when soldiers opened fire on rioters.<ref> Martin F.  Auger, "On the Brink of Civil War: The Canadian Government and the Suppression of the 1918 Quebec Easter Riots," ''Canadian Historical Review'' 2008 89(4): 503-540</ref>

The city—indeed the entire province—was on the verge of civil war in 1918, as shown by the violent Easter Riots in Quebec City between 28 March and 1 April 1918. The riots demonstrated French-Canadian anger with the national war effort in [[World War I]] and the introduction of conscription. The French of Quebec refused to join the army and rejected the draft. The riots raised nationwide fears that a state of rebellion existed in the French-speaking province of Quebec. The Canadian government's reaction was immediate and firm; martial law was proclaimed, habeas corpus was suspended, and over six thousand English-speaking soldiers were deployed to Quebec during and after the riots to maintain order and enforce conscription, the last of these troops leaving the province in early 1919. The Easter Riots were extremely violent, causing important destruction of property and over 150 civilian and military casualties, including at least four dead when soldiers opened fire on rioters.<ref>Martin F.  Auger, "On the Brink of Civil War: The Canadian Government and the Suppression of the 1918 Quebec Easter Riots," ''Canadian Historical Review'' 2008 89(4): 503-540</ref>

===Quiet Revolution===

===Quiet Revolution===

1960 was the most significant year in modem Quebec history because it began the [[Quiet Revolution]]. The 1960 election marked the birth of a new society --democratic, secular, outward-looking--replacing almost overnight the highly traditionalistic autocratic,  Jansenist Catholicism.  The new society ignored Canadian nationalism and promoted Quebec nationalism, demanded the use of the French language, and repelled and drove out many English speakers ("Anglophones"). Large business corporations moved to English-speaking Ontario. Liberation from the Catholic Church came along with liberation from British-Canadian traditions and values.

1960 was the most significant year in modem Quebec history because it began the [[Quiet Revolution]]. The 1960 election marked the birth of a new society—democratic, secular, outward-looking—replacing almost overnight the highly traditionalistic autocratic,  Jansenist Catholicism.  The new society ignored Canadian nationalism and promoted Quebec nationalism, demanded the use of the French language, and repelled and drove out many English speakers ("Anglophones"). Large business corporations moved to English-speaking Ontario. Liberation from the Catholic Church came along with liberation from British-Canadian traditions and values.

===Consumerism===

===Consumerism===

The City is unique in North America as the old part of the city is surrounded by city walls and fortifications.  A large hotel, the [[Chateau Frontenac]] over looks the narrowing of the [[Saint Lawrence River]] and the entire city.  The upper town belonged to businessmen, priests, and politicians, the lower town was home to sailors, whores, and criminals. The cliffs separating the two towns were deemed unscalable, but in recent decades gentrification has cleaned out the old crime-ridden slums in "basse ville" (the lower city). Even old-time, tubercular, working-class areas like Limoilou have been upgraded to international tourist standards. Hotels and restaurants have been carved from former residences. The churches have become quiet museums. Laval University has moved to the suburbs.

The City is unique in North America as the old part of the city is surrounded by city walls and fortifications.  A large hotel, the [[Chateau Frontenac]] over looks the narrowing of the [[Saint Lawrence River]] and the entire city.  The upper town belonged to businessmen, priests, and politicians, the lower town was home to sailors, whores, and criminals. The cliffs separating the two towns were deemed unscalable, but in recent decades gentrification has cleaned out the old crime-ridden slums in "basse ville" (the lower city). Even old-time, tubercular, working-class areas like Limoilou have been upgraded to international tourist standards. Hotels and restaurants have been carved from former residences. The churches have become quiet museums. Laval University has moved to the suburbs.

The city is well known for its winter festival, The ''Carnaval de Québec'', has been held every February since 1894<ref>http://www.carnaval.qc.ca/histoire.html</ref>.

The city is well known for its winter festival, The ''Carnaval de Québec'', has been held every February since 1894.<ref>http://www.carnaval.qc.ca/histoire.html</ref>

Québec city celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2008.

Québec city celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2008.

==Tourist Information==

==Tourist Information==

Québec city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. <ref>http://www.bonjourquebec.com/qc-en/villesquebec0.html</ref>

Québec city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.<ref>http://www.bonjourquebec.com/qc-en/villesquebec0.html</ref>

*[http://www.quebec-travelguide.com/ Quebec Travel Guide]

*[http://www.quebec-travelguide.com/ Quebec Travel Guide]

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