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War Celebrations
Many people celebrated when the war was over with drinks, song, and dance. The most popular dance at the time was the Charleston and Jazz was the most popular music genre. I give this a +1 on the progress scale. -
Invention of the Radio
In 1920, the radio was invented in Canada. This sort of technology deserves a +2 on the progress scale. -
Residential Schools
In 1920 it became expected that every Indigenous child between the ages of 7-16 attended a Residential School every day. This law was passed by the Deputy Superintendent General of Indian Affairs, Duncan Campbell Scott. I would rate this a -2 on the scale of progression. -
The Progressive Party
In 1920, a new political party called the Progressive Party was configured in Canada. This party was mainly formed by wheat farmers out West that were frustrated with the low cost of wheat. I give this a +1 on the progress scale. -
Invention of the Car
Henry Ford created the first car in the 1920's. This car made jobs on assembly lines and also created a new path for inventors to follow down. We maybe wouldn't be using cars today if it wasn't for him. I would rank this a +2 on the progress scale. -
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The 1920's
The 1920's brought about many positive and negative things in Canada's History. This timeline will help us to look back and reflect on some of the good and bad monumental moments. -
The Discovery of Insulin
In 1921, Frederick Banting discovered Insulin after several years of having interest in the topic of Diabetes and studying it. I would rank this a +2. -
Women Vote for the First Time in the Federal Election
After many years of working towards equal rights for women in Canada, the Famous Five won their fight. In 1921 the majority of women in Canada were allowed to vote in the Federal Election. The reason I say the majority is because Asian and First Nations Women still didn't get to vote. This is why I would rank this a 0 on the scale. -
Gaining Independence
In 1923, Canada signed the Halibut Treaty with the U.S.A. It would have been nothing special except for the fact that Canada did not receive a signature from Britain for it. I would rate this a +2 on the progression scale. -
First Female Senator
In 1929, Cairine Wilson was appointed to be the first female Canadian Senator. I would give this a +2 on the scale of progression. -
The Great Depression
In 1929, many stock markets crashed and thus began a Great Depression in Canada and surrounding countries. I would rank this a -2 on the progression scale.
