Bill 101 made French the official language of the Province of Quebec. What was one reason for this change?
A)to follow a federal mandate
B)to maintain the Francophone sense of self
C)to prevent Francophones from becoming an in-group
D)to bring harmony to the diverse, multilingual society in Quebec

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Bill 101 was introduced in 1977 with the goal of protecting and promoting the French language in Quebec. French was made the official language of the province to maintain the Francophone sense of self, as many Francophones felt that their language and culture were being threatened by the dominance of English in Quebec.

Bill 101 Made French the Official Language of the Province