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What were children under his regime unjustly treated as, named after him?

Duplessis Orphans
Duplessis Scholars
Duplessis Builders
Duplessis Soldiers

Answer

Duplessis Orphans were children subjected to unjust treatment and deplorable living conditions in orphanages and shelters during the regime of Quebec Premier Maurice Duplessis from the 1940s to the 1950s. These vulnerable individuals, often from impoverished families, were labeled as "orphans" and placed in institutions characterized by overcrowding, neglect, and abuse, leading to detrimental effects on their well-being and development.