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Women's Suffrage (Social) [+2]
In the late 19th century, Canadian women fought against discrimination and violence. The suffrage movement aimed to secure voting rights and address issues like education, employment, and healthcare. Non-white women also fought against racial injustices. By 1916, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta granted women the right to vote and hold provincial office. Suffrage represented hope for progress and equality. It really came in to play during the '20s though. -
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Vimy Ridge (Political) [+1]
It was a big moment when all four divisions of the Canadian Corps attacked together for the first time. Their southern flank did really well, capturing lots of ground, prisoners, and guns compared to previous British Expeditionary Force attacks. The Canadian success at Vimy showed that no position could withstand a well-planned and executed assault. It had a big impact on Allied planning. Sadly, there were 3,598 lives lost out of the 10,602 Canadian casualties. (It wasn't in the 1920s but close) -
Conscription made mandatory (Political) [-1]
During WWI, Canadian men had to register for military service. 330,000 enlisted voluntarily, but casualties caused issues. To address this, the Military Service Act made all male citizens aged 20 to 45 eligible for service. English-speaking MPs and provinces supported it, while French-speaking MPs and Quebec opposed. Overall, it wasn't great due to the lack of concern for people's families, but it did help us win the war. -
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Music (Social) [+1]
After World War I, Jazz music became a hit in the US, spreading quickly and gaining popularity. By 1919, "jazz" was used to describe anything new and cool. It originated in Afro-American communities and reached ethnic groups in Canada very fast. People had mixed opinions: some loved dancing to it all night, while others disliked it because it was created by African Americans. Jazz also played a role in the women's suffrage movement, with songs addressing contemporary issues. -
Electrical Appliances (Social) [+2]
Technology was making more appearances in peoples homes, such as:
Washing machines
Radios
Flushing toilets
Cars
Electrical lighting
Vacuums
Toasters
Electric irons
This was good because it was making living much easier for everyone, leaving much more time for other activities, and leading towards the lifestyle that most people live today. -
The Flappers (Social) [+2]
In the 1920s, flappers were known for their rebellious behavior and fashion choices. They wore shorter dresses and engaged in activities that were considered outrageous. Women were breaking away from the traditional modest dress and embracing more daring styles. Clothing catalogues became popular, helping people in rural areas keep up with the latest trends. While men still dressed in sophisticated suits, the younger generation was pushing boundaries with their fashion choices. -
Prohibition (Social) [+1]
The act of Prohibition banned all alcohol, due to the amount of people getting in trouble with the law, injured, or killed whilst under the influence. It did work for the most part, however people would try to sneak alcohol into Canada when possible. -
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Cuisine (Economic & Social) [+0]
In early Canada, food was central to building and maintaining community. The foods that were mainly eaten was poultry, fish, and veggies, along with light pastries, or anything that didn’t require too many ingredients, for desserts. There weren't many interesting options within most people's budgets, but they were able to survive. -
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Standards of living (Economic) [-1]
After the war, Canada faced a brief recession, but by 1921, the economy bounced back and grew rapidly. In the 1920s, the standard of living improved as luxury goods became more accessible. However, the prosperity ended in 1929 with the Great Depression. The economic ties and central banking system with the US meant that the collapse quickly spread. Demand for Canadian products dropped, prices fell, profits declined, and unemployment soared. -
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The Medical Field (Social) [+2]
Soldiers returned home from war, many of which had caught the Spanish Flu. The influenza spread through, north America, Europe, and Asia. Insulin was discovered, saving millions of people who suffered from diabetes