How do we decide what is important to learn about the past? Historical Significance How do we decide what is important to learn about the past?

The 3 “R’s”& a “V” Results in Change- deep consequences for many people, over a long period of time Revealing- sheds light on enduring or emerging issues in history or contemporary life (therefore its relevant to today) Relevant to historical narrative- shown to occupy a meaningful place in the historical narrative Varies- significance varies over time

How were the unemployed treated during the Great Depression?

Depression Impact on Workers Unemployment Depression Impact on Workers 32% unemployment in cities, 50% in Windsor, 60% in the Maritimes Wages low, jobs unsafe, women paid less than men Rise of labour unions Striking was high-risk

Depression Impact on Families Unemployment Depression Impact on Families Evictions, homelessness and tent cities The government believed relief should be given at municipal level Vouchers were given that could be exchanged for food, utilities and rent (called “The Pogey”) Native peoples were expected to “live off the land”

Unemployment Relief Camps Single people couldn’t get relief Many single men wandered around looking for work 1932: Relief Camps – you had to be single, unemployed and homeless

Unemployment Men had to give up the right to vote when they joined the camps The camps were in remote areas to keep the men away from the cities to prevent striking Little pay, cold, crowded, manual labour

To Do During Class (Hand In At the End of Class WITH YOUR NAME ON IT!) “During Reading” Questions 1 & 2 (Pg 50) Evidence 3.8 Question (Pg 51) Evidence 3.9 “Economic Indicators” Question (yellow box) (Pg 51) “During Reading” Questions 1&2 (Pg 52) Evidence 3.13 Question (Pg. 53) Evidence 3.15 Question (Pg. 53) 8 Questions Total