Which party did Duplessis defeat in 1936?
Quebec Liberal Party
Federalist Party
Communist Party
Democratic Party
Answer
In the 1936 provincial election, Maurice Duplessis led the Union Nationale to victory over the Quebec Liberal Party, ending their 15-year rule. Duplessis' victory was due in part to his campaign against corruption in the Liberal government and his promise of economic stability during the Great Depression. His success marked the beginning of Duplessis' long dominance of Quebec politics.
The Dominion of Duplessis: A Tumultuous Tale of Quebec's Premier
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