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Production of the Assembly Line
The assembly line was a brilliant invention by one Henry Ford that allowed for products to be made faster and in a more effective manner. The first moving assembly line was built for the mass production of an entire automobile and reduced the building time from 12 hours to 1 hour and 33 minutes. Meaning the making of cars was less expensive and therefore less expensive for the average citizen.
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Prohibition
Prohibition was the ban of alcohol during the war, so that the resources used for making booze could instead go to soldiers during the desperate times. The now illegality of drink, sparked an underground of society who produced, profited and drank illegal alcohol. This ban continued even after the war , but Canada lifted this law before America which led to even more Canadians profiting off of the illegal goods.
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The Spanish Flu
The Spanish flu was a pandemic much like the Covid-19 Pandemic. Schools, churches and theaters were forced to shut down due to the deadly, and rapidly spreading disease. It is estimated that some 50 million people died from the virus. The impact of the Spanish flu led to the creation of the federal Department of Health in 1919. Which would later be very important in preventing future pandemics like the Spanish Flu.
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Bloody Saturday
The Winnipeg strike saw a brutal attack against civilians by law enforcement, which led to the death of two men and 27 others injured. The people were protesting for the right to collective bargaining, better wages and better working conditions for workers. Mayor Charles Gray warned the protesters, and during the next protest, sent authorities to disperse the crowd by any means necessary. These actions only laid the groundwork for an even stronger labour movement in Canada. -
Flappers In The 1920s
Flappers were women during the 1920’s and 30s who broadcast their displeasure with the way women were treated. By wearing clothes that were seen as “scandalous” or “unlady like” for their time. They would also go out dancing and drinking, instead of being confined to being domestic slaves of the household. These women were big players in the women's rights movement and laid down the stepping stones for future generations of women.
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It become mandatory for all Indigenous children to attend residential schools
Indigenous children in the 1920s under the Indian were forced to attend residential schools. Residential schools were institution that Indigenous children would be taken and stripped of their names, culture, spirit and sense of self. The events that transpired within the walls of residential school have left a scar on the Indigenous community and many are unable to forget the abuse they faced. -
The Golden Age of Sports
The 1920’s could be considered the Golden Age of sports because this time period was when sports were becoming much more competitive. As well this once pass time would soon become people's jobs. As sports were seen as more important and professional. Women also began joining and participating in sports games. Showing that women were not just fragile and could take hard labour. -
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The Group Of Seven had their first official exhibition
The group's first expedition was at the Art Gallery located in Ontario. The group's work was inspired by the Canadian landscapes and nature. They believed that they should be made with direct contact with nature. Giving their paintings an almost spiritual feeling and appearance. As any famous artist, young, future and aspiring artists took great inspiration in their work. As well, there is something to be learnt upon this group's methods of art. -
The Invention Of Insulin
Sir Frederick G Banting, who attended the university of Toronto during 1921 would later go on to invent the life saving medical advancement known as insulin. Banting’s creation would help people with type one diabetes and inspire generations of further research on the ailment, saving millions of lives. -
Canadian women first voted in the federal election of 1921
In 1918 the Representation of the People Act was finally passed, which would allow some women the right to vote. Therefore, for the first time 1921 women voted in the first Federal election. Of course problems with discrimination would still give women of color suffrage, and it would not be till a year later in 1922 that black women would also be allowed to vote. However, this progress was a step in a long journey towards equal rights for all women. -
Franklin W. Dixon Published the First in the Hardy Boys Series
In 1927 famous writer Franklin W. Dixon published his first book of the world renowned Hardy Boys. A mystery series made for kids and teens, but also enjoyed by people of any age. These books to the reader on adventures of good versus evil, that followed two brothers. The series would later go on to become a cult classic. -
The first "Talkie"
The Jazz Singer was the first movie that had synchronized dialogue. Movies like these were known as “talkies” back in the day. These “talkies” would forever change the future and development of entertainment. As they introduced a new way for audiences to enjoy their films. “Talkies” also would later help during the great depression, for those who could still afford to go. They served as a great distraction from the dreary cruel reality of life back then. -
Black Tuesday
Also known as the great stock market crash, was the day Canada faced a grand crash of the stock markets. A symptom of an unwell economy and another tragedy of the great depression. As stocks began to rapidly lose their worth people quickly tried to sell their stocks. But doing so only made their worth go down more. This disaster caused poverty rates to skyrocket. People lost their jobs, their homes and some lost everything. -
The great depression
The great depression was a worldwide depression that caused many to struggle financially. Poverty rates were higher than they had ever been at the time, and with higher poverty rates, came higher crime. Many Canadians suffered the effects of Canada’s reliance on America, Canada's resources based economy, and the overproduction and expansion. As well the people also played apart in this tragedy by abusing their ability to buy using credit and buying on margin. -
The Five Cents Speech
The five cent speech was given by Mackenzie King, during the great depression. Where he stated he would not give “five cents' ' to folk who lost their jobs. Unless their province had a liberal government. His speech led to outrage from the citizens in Canada struggling during the great depression, and Mackenzie would often be depicted as evil among Canadians. Due to his cold hearted speech. This speech would be used by the Conservative against him to aid them in their victory.