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 The World Factbook 2004 -- Field Listing - Background
In 1935, a short-lived attempt at colonization was begun on this island - as well as on nearby Howland Island - but was disrupted by World War II and thereafter abandoned.
Its paramount political problem continues to be the relationship of the province of Quebec, with its French-speaking residents and unique culture, to the remainder of the country.
Democratic elections in 1974 and a referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy; Greece joined the European Community or EC in 1981 (which became the EU in 1992).
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 ipedia.com: Union Nationale Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Union Nationale was strongly aligned with the clergy in the province, and dominated Quebec politics during the Duplessis years using repressive measures such as the Padlock Law to suppress opposition and particularly the trade unions.
The victory of Jean Lesage's Liberals in the 1960 election ushered in the Quiet Revolution.
Following his failure to win election to the National Assembly, he resigned as leader and returned to federal Parliament as a PC MP by winning a federal by-election that was called as a result of his resignation.
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