Stock market Crash
When did the stock market crash?
Oct 29 1929 “the black tuesday” was a major stock market crash in the United States and Canada with a sharp decline in prices and value
Why did women support the ban on alcohol
Because of domestic violence and overspending on alcohol
An example of clothing would the flappers not wear?
Corsets
When was the treaty signed
March 13 1919
How did the stock market crash affect jobs?
Companies shut down, People can't buy food and many get laid off
What were the 2 main arguments against the prohibition
Increases job loss and suffering business
What did flappers help improve for women in society?
Changed stereotypes/helped women become more independent
How many deaths and arrests occurred?
2 deaths, 10 arrested
What is the term used to describe when everyone was trying to sell their stocks?
Panic selling
How long did it take for the ban of alcohol to be implemented?
60 years after fight alcohol use it was finally banned in Canada
What did flappers taking male jobs lead to?
Women were somewhat able to take birth control and white woman were able to vote
Why did the workers start the one big union?
All workers wanted better pay and working conditions
How could you be qualified to be in the relief camps?
only males, no family, looking for work
Where did the protests take place?
Protests took place across canada
What style of makeup would the flappers wear?
Instead of light ladylike makeup they would wear bold colours on their face
How many workers were in the union?
40,000 workers
Why did the banks close during the great depression?
People couldn't pay off their loans and with panic selling and withdrawing leaving no money left in the bank to operate
How were wifes affected before the ban of alcohol?
Men spent their wages on alcohol, Women didn’t have money for groceries
Who are some of the famous Canadian flappers?
Famous Canadian flappers: Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby, etc.
What was the outcome of the One Big Union?
The One Big Union shaped the labour of Canada (Negotiating better wages)
Union allowed them to be heard