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When was Duplessis first elected as Premier of Quebec?

  • 1954

  • 1944

  • 1936

  • 1927

Answer

In 1944, Maurice Duplessis was first elected as Premier of Quebec. His conservative policies and strong opposition to Quebec's independence made him a controversial figure, but he remained in power for most of the next two decades.
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