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The 1920's
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Canada joins the League of Nations
The organization known as the League of Nations was a group of countries concerned with keeping the peace after world war one. Canada has been a member throughout the League's existence and has been influential in many important decisions the League has made. -
Indians Given the right to vote
This was a law passed by the Canadian government concerning who is and isn't allowed to vote in regards to Aboriginals. The passing of the law allowed Canadian Indians a right to vote. -
The group of Seven
This was the date of the Group of Seven's first art gallery. While the reviews from critcs were mixed but generally negative, the artwork from the Group did not stop however. The Group of Seven continued their painting until they were praised as the father's of Canadian artwork. -
Arthur Meighen is elected as Prime Minister
Arthur meighen was a Canadian politician who was elected as the ninth Prime Minister. He served in office twice. Arthur Meighen represented the conservative parties both times he ran. -
The Bluenose
In the 1920's a fishing and racing schooner known as the Bluenose was built. Under the command of the captain Agnus, the Bluenose became a provicial icon for the province of Nova Scoatia. -
United Farmers of Alberta wins election
In the late 1910's a political party was created which supported farmers and equality with women. The group was called the United Farmers of Alberta, after managing to get one official into parliament the UFA decided to make a run for power. Little to be expected the UFA won by a majority government putting them and their leader Herbert Greenfeild in charge of the government -
The Mapleleaf
The ruling monarch King George V authorizes the use of a Maple leaf as the emblem of Canada. The maple leaf is a succes and is still incredilby popular even to this day. -
Mackenzie King is elected as tenth Prime Minister
Mackenzie King is elected as the tenth Prime Minister. King served three different terms. King represented the liberal party all three times he ran. King is also the longest running Prime Minister in Canadian history. -
The discovery of Insulin
Sir Frederick Banting and his assistant John James Rickard administer the first dose of insulin to a diabetes patient. The test is a succes and Fredrick Banting is praised as a hero. One year later Banting would win a Nobel Prize in medicine. -
The Chinese Exclusion Act
The Canadian government puts a law in effect banning all Chinese from entering Canada unless they are a student or diplomat. This law is looked at as one of Canada's most embarrising decisions and mistakes. -
Mary Pickford releaases Rosita
Mary Pickford the famed actress releases her newest and highest grossing film. The movie is thought of as a masterpeice by critics and crowds alike. -
RCAF is established
The Royal Canadian Air Force is established. Most duties of the RCAF center around putting out forest fires, and other non-combat roles. By the end of the 1920's the RCAF are hardly even thought of as a military force. -
End of the prohibition in Alberta
After the end of the first world war most provinces lifted their prohibitions on alchols. One of the provinces that didn't lift their ban however was Alberta. On this date Alberta finally decided to lift their ban on liquor. -
Norma Shearer makes it big in He who gets slapped
Norma Shearer gets her big break in the movie "He who gets slapped". "He who gets slapped" is the first movie produced by the newly made Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios. Norma Shearer is thought of as one of the most popular female actresses of the 1920's. -
The Drumheller strike.
The coal mines of Alberta were thought of as unfair by many workers. In protest many coal miners went on strike. These strikes did not go over well however because many people continued to work under the protection of the police. On this date a violent confrontation between police and strikers occured ending the strike. -
The King-Byng affair
The Liberals were defeated in a vote of non-confidence. Instead of dissolving Parliament as King requested, Lord Byng simply asked the Conservatives to step in as the new government. Which they did 4 days later. -
Old-age pensions are accepted
The Canadian government accepts an old-age pension plan to assist seniors. The plan works to help the elderly and the retired by keeping them out of poverty. Over time it has developed into a mainstream source of income for the elderly. -
The Persons case
The famous five bring the persons case to the Supreme Court of Canada, arguing that women are people. The court unanimously vote against the case saying that women are not people. A year later the British Privy over-rule the law stating that women are people. -
The "I'm Alone" is sunken
The "I'm Alone" a schooner and rumrunner is sunken by the U.S. coastguard. The captain and crew of the ship are then arrested and brought to New Orleans as prisoners. -
Black Tuesday
Throughout the 1920's, investing in the stock market had become much more popular, so that even the middle class could invest. On Black Tuesday the stock market crashed and all the money everyone had invested was lost, causing everyone to fall into debt and a heavy depression.
