THE ROARING 20's

After WWI, Canadians were more patriotic as a result of Canada's individual recognition.

Vimy Ridge

Given individual credit

Citizens and returning soldiers living patriotically in the success of WWI

As men fought in the war, the women were given the opportunity to work and make their own wages.

Flappers defied their traditional mannerisms to be more bold.

In the early 1920's, women were given the right to vote in federal elections.

Alcohol was banned because many returning soldiers would turn to drinking to cope with trauma.

Domestic violence, addiction, alcohol abuse and money loss.

During prohibition, many people would smuggle alcohol.

Speakeasys, blind pigs, underground bars.

Canadian government repealed the prohibition laws.

Technological advances

Telephone

Radios

Economical growth

Canadian goods and industry in demand

Businesses growing

Arts and media

Movies

Visual Arts

Cities

Urban Sprawl

Expansion and development

Businesses/Corporations

Housing

Development of city

Healthcare Advancements

Frederick Banting

Insulin for diabetes

Improved ethics

Animal testings were endorsed less

October 29, 1929

Economy crashed, millions of dollars lost, internationally

Banks unable to return deposited money.

The day the world's economy plummeted

Social and economic conditions were poor at this time.

The 20's crippled the lives of those living in the 30's.

Homeless, hungry and unhappy

Import rates dropped 55%.

Unemployment rate peaked to 32% of Canadian population.

Farmers sold their land to look for jobs.

Money shortage

Stock market

Expanded too quickly

Consumerism

High demands

Overstock

Overconsumption

Too much excitement

Drained majority of money

High production

Canada's dependece

USA provided many resources

High tariffs

International trade decreased

Every country faced this depression

No money to spend anywhere

Farm industries declined

Not enough money to sustain

Lack of buyers

Wheat, forestry, fish were not being sold