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Stock Market Crash
We all know that the 1920’s roared. They were full of new inovations and inventions, people were constantly buying new things, that they really didn’t need and sometimes couldn’t afford. So, as a result of this the Stock Market crashed on Black Tuesday in 1929. This is a very important date for us to remember because this was the day that brought us into the depression. This was the day that many people’s lives became a million times harder. People became unemployed, they lived on the streets, -
Hitler Comes into Power
The early 1930’s was a very tough time for Germany. Not long ago Germany had been defeated in World War One and many citizens were still embarrassed by this. The worldwide depression was also occurring in Germany (especially bad), and the unemployment rates were rising steadily each day. Millions of German’s were unemployed and many citizens were fed up with their current government. This provided the perfect opportunity for Hitler to rise into power. Many people believed he would be Germany’s s -
Anti-Sematic Act
On September 15th, 1935 the Anti-Sematic Act was passed in Germany by Adolf Hitler. This act contained many different laws such as: Jewish people may not wave the German Flag, Jewish children and teachers were removed from the education system and put in special ‘Jewish Schools’ and finally Jewish people are not allowed to marry people of German blood. This completely segregated Jewish people from the rest of the population. It also confirmed that no half Jewish, half German babies were being bo -
The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart was born on July 24th in Atchison Kansas. She was the very first female pilot to be awarded the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross. She received this award for becoming the first aviatrix to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. Although this was not her only achievement, she also wrote many bestselling books about her travels and experiences as a female pilot. She broke and set many other records and also formed the ‘Niety-Nines’. This was an organization for female pilots. Earhart w -
Invention of the Snowmobile
Joseph Armond-Bombardier and Carl J. Eliason first began designing the snowmobile in 1930. They created an original design and prototype for snowmobiles and later in their lives created the modern version and created the brand Ski Doo which still exists today! The Snowmobile is a vehicle that many Canadian’s use for recreation and or transportation every winter. Which, is why this invention is so important to thousands of Canadians today. -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht otherwise known as “The Night of Broken Glass” occurred on Nov.10th 1938. This was one of the largest Nazi attacks on Jewish cities and people. The police, Nazi’s and Hitler’s supporters went around and destroyed thousands upon thousands of Jewish homes, businesses, synagogues etc. the broke into their buildings and smashed the windows resulting in the same “The Night of Broken Glass”. Around Twenty Thousand Jewish people were arrested and or sent to concentration camps that night -
Nazi-Soviet Pact
Communists and Fascists had always been strong enemies. So, when they made a civilized agreement with each other, the world was shocked. It was August of 1939 when both Hitler and Stalin met and discussed the possibility of Poland being invaded. If this was to occur they decided they two countries would not fight against each other, but rather split Poland between them. This was very good news for Hitler and the Nazis because it meant they would not be fighting a two front war. -
Canada Enters WWII
Much like World War One Canada entered World War Two when England did. We stood up for our Allies and gave all we had to the war effort. We fought in the air, on land and at sea and continued our reputation as a strong, smart and effective military. Millions of Canadian Soldiers fought hard in World War Two, many of them losing their lives. Much like World War One there was much work going on in the home front as well. We kept up with war time production, women became nurses and began working in -
Beginning of WWII
We all know of or have at least heard of World War Two. It is a major part of Canadian history and World History As well. Which, is why I believe the beginning of the war is such an important date for us to remember. The war is believed to have begun on September 1st 1939, when Germany invaded Poland under the dictatorship of Adolf Hitler. Although, China and Japan had been in war since 1937. The world was beginning to realise Hitler’s plan to take over all of Europe. So, France declared war on
