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1920's History Assignment
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Beginning of US Branch Plants (1+)
On January 1, 1920, international cooperation made their open multiple branches in Canada. As a result, this gave Canadians more job opportunities. -
First Woman Elected (2+)
On December 6th, 1921 Agnes Campbell Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons. -
Insulin (2+)
On January 11th, 1922 Frederick Banting came up with a treatment that could save many people’s lives who are diabetic. -
Chanak Affair (2+)
On September 15th, 1922 Britain asked Canada for support in the war against Turkey. Since Canada was still rebuilding and adjusting to post WW1 damage Prime Minister Makenzie King declined. -
Canadian Chinese Exclusion (2+)
The Canadian Chinese Exclusion happened in 1923 - 1967. Canada had passed a law that would not allow Chinese immigrants to migrate to Canada. -
Halibut Treaty (2+)
This was the first-ever treaty signed by Canada independently on March 2nd, 1923. -
Emily Murphy (2+)
In 1926, Emily Murphy became the first female police magistrate in the entire British Empire. -
First Coast to Coast Radio Broadcast (1+)
On July 1, 1927, was the first coast to coast broadcast carried by 23 radio stations. -
Persons Case (2+)
Women were finally granted the right to vote and work on October 18th, 1929 and hold a seat in the senate. -
Black Tuesday (2-)
Black Tuesday happened on October 29, 1929. This is the day when the stock market significantly crashed and started the great depression.
