Timeline with Attitude

  • Political Change

    Political Change
    From March till June 1919, over 30 thousand people left their jobs to protest poor working conditions and pay - it became the largest strike in Canada (-2)
  • Social Change

    Social Change
    In 1878, alcohol was prohibited and was not allowed to be sold but in 1920, that ban was repealed (+1)
  • Social Change

    Social Change
    Roaring 20's - In the early 20's, Mary Pickford became one of Hollywood's most powerful people. She quickly became rich and brought a lot of pride to Canada (+2)
  • Economic Change

    Economic Change
    Sir Fredrick Banting discovered insulin in 1921 which was the first proper treatment for diabetes, later saving millions of lives (+2)
  • Economic Change

    Economic Change
    In 1923, Canada became one of the largest vehicle producers after WWl (+2)
  • Economic Change

    Economic Change
    In 1929, the great depression came through. The stock market crashed leaving many broke with no government action (-2)
  • Political Change

    Political Change
    Prior to 1929, women were not considered people. After years of protests, they released the BNA allowing women to be treated as people (+2)