Social Life
Define "Famous Five"
five Alberta women who fought for the political status of women
Define "Red Scare"
the fear that communism would spread to Canada
Why was there labour unrest after the First World War?
few support services for soldiers returning home, few jobs, high cost of living (inflation) and poor wages.
a court case in which the Famous Five successfully fought to have women declared “persons” under Canadian law in 1929.
What was the purpose of the Indian Act and what changes were made to it in the 1920s?
Assimilate Indigenous peoples into Canada. Made it compulsory for Status children to attend Indian Residential schools
Describe Canada's economy in the 1920s
middle of 20's economy is booming. growth in the exploitation of natural resources and manufacturing.
demand for Canadian pulp and paper grew, and new mills were built in several provinces. Mining also boomed. Record amounts of lead, zinc, silver, and copper were produced for export.
Why are the 1920s considered the 'roaring 20s'? What attitudes and beliefs did most people hold at this time?
After the ordeal of World War One and the Spanish Flu, people were eager to enjoy life and ‘live for the moment.’ Technology, new inventions, a booming economy resulted in a consumer society and increased interest in entertainment, sports, the arts and leisure time
Why was the One Big Union seen as a threat?
Many people in Canada worried that the formation of trade unions might lead to the same violent uprisings that happened in Russia.
define inflation
the rise in prices for goods and services that increases the cost of living and triggers demand for higher wages
How did technological advancement positively impact Canadians?
eliminated isolation, improved household items, improved health care (insulin) increasing life span
What did Jazz represent for Canadians?
Stronger American influence on Canadian culture. Canada is distancing itself from Britain socially and culturally.
What happened on Bloody Saturday?
On June 21, strikers held a parade to protest the mayor’s actions. The parade turned violent when the Royal North-West Mounted Police and the city’s special force, armed with clubs and pistols, charged the crowd. In the resulting clash, one striker died, 30 were injured, and scores were arrested.
How did American investment in Canada increase in the 1920s?
American ownership of Canadian businesses - Rather than lend money to Canadian businesses the way the British had, most American investors preferred to set up branch plants.factories, offices, or other operations set up in Canada but owned or controlled by U.S. or other foreign companies. American avoid paying Canadian tariffs (bad for Canada :(
Bootlegging across the border - Canadians took advantage of the opportunity to supply the U.S. with illegal liquor. Smuggling alcohol into the U.S.—became a dangerous but profitable business.
List 3 Canadian innovations from the 1920s
Insulin (1923), Snowblower (1925), Snowmobile (1922), First Radio Stations (1922)
Held racist and discriminatory beliefs. Indigenous women or women belonging to minority groups were not included in this push for equality.
Provide 3 examples of events that contributed to Canada’s emerging autonomy (Away from Britian). Explain each example.
Chanak Crisis - marked the first time that Canada did not automatically support the British Empire in war.
Halibut Treaty - first treaty negotiated and signed independently by the Canadian government.
Balfour Report - acknowledged that Canada was an autonomous community within the British Empire
Statute of Westminster the law that changed the British Empire into the British Commonwealth; all commonwealth countries to be considered equal in status with Britain and able to make their own laws
List 3 causes of the Winnipeg General Strike - Specifically from the Robson Commission Report
Unemployment
High cost of living
Long work hours
Undesirable working conditions
Profiteering
Growing intelligence of working class on inequalities
Refusal of employers to recognize the rights on an employer
Refusal of employers to recognize the right of collective bargaining
How technology boost America's influence on Canada?
Widespread use of the radio began brought news, popular culture and entertainment into Canadian homes across the country.Smaller Canadian stations, found it difficult to compete with bigger, more powerful stations from the United States. By the end of the 1920s, nearly 300 000 Canadians were tuning in to American stations. Canadians tuned into American media.