The Roaring 20’s Canadian History

Picture Analysis What does this picture tell you about the 1920s?

Picture Analysis

Picture Analysis

Picture Analysis

Picture Analysis

Question For Discussion Why do they call the 1920s, the ‘roaring twenties’? Were also called the ‘Crazy Years’

Definition

Outline The 1920s was a decade of continuity and change. 4 years of hardships ushered in a new era for people in Canada. A decade defined by the economy, fashion, entertainment, greater personal freedom and social change. A mass consumer culture emerged in the 1920s based on a number of new consumer goods that made life ‘easier’. Entertainment plays an important role in the lives of many Canadians. Quality of life becomes a central issue for many North Americans, and more importantly Canadians.

Topics Covered Politics of the 1920s Consumerism. Culture. Social Change. Economic boom.

New Era Age of new styles and new attitudes. People were eager to forget about the war. It is a FUN decade.