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Jazz is developed in new Orleans.
Jazz was born, January 1st, 1920 in New Orleans. Jazz became very popular in the 1920 because of its new types of rhythms and different of dance. This made it very popular among the Canadian citizens in the 1920s. -
The 18th amendment
The 18th amendment prohibited the manufacturing, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors. Many people did not agree and this severely increased the crime rates, making it very difficult for authority's. -
Model T Ford was invented
Henry Ford, invents the first affordable car in 1923. The Model T Ford cost only $335 making it affordable for most families during the 1920's. -
Two women are elected governor.
This is a big deal for women, it took 50 years for an equal rights amendment to pass congress. -
Babe Ruth hits his 60th homerun
Babe Ruth becomes the first player to hit 60 home runs in one season. He then holds this record for 34 years. -
Lindbergh fly's across the atlantic
Lindbergh was the first pilot to fly not stop straight over the Atlantic. He flew 3,600 miles in jut 33 hours, his accomplishments were celebrated and he was known as a hero. -
Great Depression
The great depression started in 1929, just after the roaring twenties. The great depression had many key factors involving what started it, some of the main ones being, over production and over expansion, too much credit buying and the stock market crash. This sent the world into a massive poverty. -
Empire State Building was built
1930, empire state building was built in New York. It was the worlds first 100+ floor building. -
Statue Of Westminster
Canada gains full legislative independence in national and international affairs. The Crown is represented by Governor General. -
Census
The Canadian census records population at 10,377,000 -
Prohibition Was Repealed
In the USA prohibition is repealed after more then 13 years. -
Dionne Quintuplets
The Dionne Quintuplets are born in Corbeil, Ontario. -
Uranium Is Discoverd
Canadian-American physicist Arthur Dempster discovers uranium, this is later used to produce the first nuclear reaction. -
CBC
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is created. -
Amelia Earhart Disappears.
Amelia Earhart attempts to circumnavigate the globe, she disappears in the attempt. -
Canada Declares War On Germany
Shortly after Britain and France Canadian troops are being shipped to England in December.