Why did bill 101 shock Anglophones?

Bill 101, officially known as the Charter of the French Language, shocked Anglophones in Quebec because it imposed strict regulations on the use of the English language in various aspects of public life, including education, business, and signage. Many Anglophones felt that their rights were being undermined, as the bill prioritized French over English, which they viewed as a direct attack on their cultural identity and community. The sudden enforcement of these language laws created a sense of anxiety and alienation among English speakers in the province.