Quebec is an important province of Canada with a population of around 7,
             487, 200 according to current statistics. The significance of this province
             lies both in its size and its interesting rich history. Majority of Quebec
             population is composed of French speaking people, making it one of the most
             influential and biggest French areas in North American region. Quebec is a
             huge province as far as occupied area is concerned. It is almost three
             times the size of France.
             Quebec's history goes back to early 16th century when it first explorer,
             Jacques Cartier, set foot on this region in 1534. The province has been
             known as the cradle of Canada because of the fact that it served as a
             gateway to other Canadian regions. Some history of the place must be known
             in order to understand why French-speaking people largely occupy Quebec. It
             also helps in understanding the problem that Quebec has faced due to the
             conflict between English and French-speaking Canadians and how the two
             sections differ in their views on various issues.
             Quebec became an important area for trade and business in 17th century when
             explorers, fur traders and missionaries thronged the place. However these
             economic activities were halted in 1663 when King Louis XIV turned Quebec
             into a colony and it became New France'. However New France did not remain
             in French occupation for very long as in mid 18th century, British took
             over this region and turned New France into Quebec. Since the French had
             left an indelible mark on the cultural and economic fabric of the place,
             Quebec people were allowed to practice and retain their culture under the
             However while the law had been formulated and French Canadians were given
             rights to retain their cultural and social traditions, it was never easy
             for the British to rule the French in Canada since the latter were hostile
             towards the former and this hostility o...