Taylor VanDerGulik - 1920's timeline

By vandert374

  • The Spanish Flu

    The Spanish Flu
    When some soldiers returned home to Canada, they accidently bought illnesses home from overseas that ended up being deadly, killing many people
    (timetoast.com)

  • The Group of Seven

    The Group of Seven
    Franklin Carmichael, Lawren Harris, A.Y. Jackson, Franz Johnston, Authur Lismer, J.E.H. MacDonald, and Frederick Varley formed “The Group of Seven”, a group of Canadian landscape painters that helped paint Canada.
    (timetoast.com)

  • Agnes Macphail gets Elected

    Agnes Macphail gets Elected
    Agnes Macphail got elected to the House of Commons in 1921. She became the first member of the Parliament of Canada. This gave women representation in politics
    (newswire.ca)

  • Insulin was Discovered

    Insulin was Discovered
    Charles Best and Dr. Frederick Banting discovered insuin. It was amazing for medicine and medical history in general. Saved many people's lives, helping with diabetes.
    (sutori.com)

  • Canada Becomes Independant from Britain

    Canada Becomes Independant from Britain
    Canada seen itself as its own country and not just a part of Britain which was a big thing for Canada, finally getting the independence that they deserve after the war.
    (canadahistoryproject.ca)

  • Increase in demand for resources from Canada

    Increase in demand for resources from Canada
    Canada grew a lot of wheat and had a lot of trees for timber. Those resources were in high demand by other countres, leading Canada to make lots of money
    (canadahistoryproject.ca)

  • The Great Depression Started

    The Great Depression Started
    The Great Depression caused a decrease in resources, people losing jobs, dying, and much more. overall not a great time.
    (canadahistoryproject.ca)

  • Women were Allowed to Vote

    Women were Allowed to Vote
    In the past, women were treated as less than men, so this was a big thing for them. Not just one woman, but all of them finally getting the right to vote in 1929.
    (canadahistoryproject.ca)

  • The Drought of 1931

    The Drought of 1931
    During the Great Depression, there was a big drought that also occurred. Without good soil, nothing could grow. Not only was there a shortage of food, but a shortage of goods traded with other countries.
    (timetoast.com)

  • 25% Of People Lost Their Jobs

    25% Of People Lost Their Jobs
    After World War 1,over a quarter of working Canadian citizens lost their jobs by the year 1933. With people losing their jobs, they couldnt’t afford to support their families or themselves.
    (canadahistoryproject.ca)