Resources
By the late 1920s, which type of Canadian products saw an increase in demand due to their use in new commercial goods?
What are natural resources?
Instead of lending money, what strategy did U.S. businesses prefer for investing in Canada?
Set up branch plants
What term refers to the sense of indulgence and optimism that characterized the 1920s in Canada?
"The Roaring Twenties"
What became a standard feature in Canadian households during the 1920s, allowing for quicker communication?
The telephone
Name three types of natural resources that were in demand during the 1920s in Canada.
What are wheat, forestry products, and oil?
or minerals, zinc, lead, copper, silver
Which country emerged as Canada’s primary trading partner after World War I, investing heavily in Canadian industries?
USA
By the late 1920s, what percentage of Canadian homes owned a vehicle?
More than 50%
Which form of entertainment, alongside radio, became extremely popular in Canada during the 1920s?
Which Canadian province became known for its oil production during the 1920s?
Alberta
What was one of the main reasons U.S. businesses invested in Canada during the 1920s?
Access to natural resources
What type of music became widely popular in Canada during the 1920s?
Jazz
What major sporting event gained popularity in Canada during the 1920s, leading to increased national pride?
Hockey
What agricultural product was Canada known for exporting in large quantities during the 1920s?
Wheat
How did U.S. investment impact Canadian manufacturing in the 1920s?
led to increased production and job creation
What was the job title of pilots who flew to remote communities?
Bush pilots
What year was the first radio play-by-play broadcast of an NHL game?
1923
What is the name of the lead and silver mixture found around the Kootenays??
Galena
What was the economic effect of U.S. investments on Canadian wages during the 1920s?
Increased wages for workers
What is the name of the popular dance that was banned?
The Charleston
What are the name of the laws that exist in Canada to guarantee that Canadian media is featured in broadcast?
Canadian Content (Can-Con) Laws