Le Cas des Minorités
Why were the first nations not allowed to participate in the war.
Because it was considered a "white mans war" and they didn't want natives involved.
What was the most popular automobile of 1920?
Model T Ford
What art style became popular in the 1920's?
Paintings of Canadian landscapes.
What jobs did the women take over during the war
All jobs generally pursued by men, construction, transport, public services, etc.
What was the cause of the probation
There was a over consumption of alcohol because of the depressed mindset caused by the war
What was the main role of the black Canadians in the war?
They worked on submarines since they weren't allowed to go into battle.
Who created insulin and how was it discovered?
Banting and Best created it and they discovered it from the pancreas of a dog.
What caused the amount of art to decrease?
The great depression in 1930
How were the jobs different for women compared for the men
Women were payed less, their jobs weren't guaranteed and the conditions were terrible.
Postitive effects of the probation
Lowered the disorder of the public and lowered avuse rates
How were the German immigrants or people of German origin treated during the war?
They were considered traitors by the Canadian society and Canada wanted to erase the German culture from them.
What what were the biggest electrical developments of 1920
-light
-air conditioning
-cars
-phones
-air planes (travel airlines)
-electricity in general
What type of music was popular in that time
Jazz- mix of European instruments and African beats and blues
What women were allowed to vote during the war?
The nurses in the war were allowed to vote
Negative effects of the probation
Raised criminal rates in the states because of anger of people.
The Ukrainians in Canada were forced to do what during the war?
They were forced into camps and they're rights were taken form them just because of their culture and origin.
Who was insulin tested on?
Lenord Thompson- 14 year old boy, dying
Name three different types of popular dances
-Ragtime
-Swing
-Charleston
-Salsa
-Disco
-Cha Cha Slide
What Olympic games were the women allowed to participate in
1928
Explain the contraband in Canada
Bought alcohol illegally and it brought back huge incomes for the seller. Number of sellers and selling locations grew.
Name two new laws or demands that the Ukrainians were forced into
-They had to present themselves to special registration offices
-They were limited to expression
-They had to always carry their identity cards and if found without them, they could be arrested
-They weren't allowed to leave Canada
What was the effect of radios on the market and economy
More people heard advertisements so there were more people buying product and even people far away could hear the advertisements.
Name a cultural difference and difference in the society between today and the 1920's
The 1920 were a lot more of a party and dance type of era compared to a serious, go along with your day type of era.
Why were women allowed to vote for the election of 1917 and what women were allowed to vote
Borden needed the vote of the women with family members at war to keep the conscription alive.
What year did the probation take place?
1918