The Roaring Twenties

Business At the turn of the century, most of our business was directly linked to Britain.At the turn of the century, most of our business was directly linked to Britain. During the war, British investment decreased, American investment increased.During the war, British investment decreased, American investment increased. Americans invested heavily in Canadian IndustryAmericans invested heavily in Canadian Industry

Business The British were “hands off,” the Americans wanted to control the businesses they had invested in.The British were “hands off,” the Americans wanted to control the businesses they had invested in. –Branch Plants –Made Canadian companies part of larger American companies.

Business Some people thought that the U.S.A. had too much control over Canada’s economics and wanted the government to step in.

Canadian Independence 1922 Chanek Affair1922 Chanek Affair Canadians did not go to Turkey to fight when Britain requested their helpCanadians did not go to Turkey to fight when Britain requested their help Canadian Parliament made this decisionCanadian Parliament made this decision

Canadian Independence 1923 Halibut Treaty1923 Halibut Treaty Canada and U.S.A. worked out an agreement on fishing season in the Pacific without Britain’s helpCanada and U.S.A. worked out an agreement on fishing season in the Pacific without Britain’s help

Canadian Independence 1926 The Balfour Report1926 The Balfour Report At an Imperial conference, W.L.M. King insisted that the role of British Dominions be defined.At an Imperial conference, W.L.M. King insisted that the role of British Dominions be defined. All Dominions now recognized as self-governing nations (They do not answer to British Parliament)All Dominions now recognized as self-governing nations (They do not answer to British Parliament) Agreed to be part of the new “Commonwealth of Nations”Agreed to be part of the new “Commonwealth of Nations”

Canadian Independence 1927/281927/28 Canada started to open Foreign EmbassiesCanada started to open Foreign Embassies

Canadian Independence 1931 Statute of Westminster Made the Balfour Report Law

Inventions RadioRadio Compare it to the internet todayCompare it to the internet today It made Canada and the rest of the World more accessibleIt made Canada and the rest of the World more accessible

Inventions AutomobilesAutomobiles Cars were built on an “Assembly Line”Cars were built on an “Assembly Line” Cost less to build and purchaseCost less to build and purchase You could travel further, and see new thingsYou could travel further, and see new things

Inventions Aviation WWI Pilots became showmen with their daring Flying Bush Pilots –Could take people and supplies to remote areas

Inventions 1924, The Royal Canadian Airforce was Created (RCAF)1924, The Royal Canadian Airforce was Created (RCAF)

Inventions 1928, the Snowmobile was invented1928, the Snowmobile was invented Joseph-Armand Bombardier was the inventor.Joseph-Armand Bombardier was the inventor.

Lifestyles More people moved to the citiesMore people moved to the cities –There were more jobs in the cities and more adventure.

Lifestyles Farms were relying more on machineryFarms were relying more on machinery

Lifestyles Economic boom brought money to the citiesEconomic boom brought money to the cities By 1931, 52% of Canadians lived in Cities or TownsBy 1931, 52% of Canadians lived in Cities or Towns Skyscrapers started to be builtSkyscrapers started to be built

Fashion & Fads New Dances, Music, Fashion, and Sports.New Dances, Music, Fashion, and Sports. This is the “JAZZ ERA”This is the “JAZZ ERA” Largely influenced by American MoviesLargely influenced by American Movies

Fashion & Fads Crossword puzzles became popularCrossword puzzles became popular Contests like non-stop kissing, talking, eating & flagpole sitting were popularContests like non-stop kissing, talking, eating & flagpole sitting were popular Dance Marathons were worth thousands of dollarsDance Marathons were worth thousands of dollars

Fashion & Fads FlappersFlappers Young women who dressed outrageouslyYoung women who dressed outrageously Dresses were above the knee!Dresses were above the knee! “Bobbed” hair“Bobbed” hair Guys wore knickers, bright hats, & slicked hair parted in the middleGuys wore knickers, bright hats, & slicked hair parted in the middle

Fashion & Fads FlappersFlappers Young women who dressed outrageouslyYoung women who dressed outrageously Dresses were above the knee!Dresses were above the knee! “Bobbed” hair“Bobbed” hair Guys wore knickers, bright hats, & slicked hair parted in the middleGuys wore knickers, bright hats, & slicked hair parted in the middle Mostly young and wealthy!Mostly young and wealthy!

Flappers

Entertainment First “Youth Movement” which revolutionized popular cultureFirst “Youth Movement” which revolutionized popular culture Jazz Music and “The Charleston” (dance)Jazz Music and “The Charleston” (dance)

Charleston

Entertainment MoviesMovies You could escape into a fantasy world called Hollywood for the first time.You could escape into a fantasy world called Hollywood for the first time. “Talkies” came to Canada in 1927“Talkies” came to Canada in 1927

Entertainment A Canadian, “Mary Pickford,” was the most popular actress in Hollywood.A Canadian, “Mary Pickford,” was the most popular actress in Hollywood. Made $10,000 a weekMade $10,000 a week Was known as “America’s Sweetheart”Was known as “America’s Sweetheart”

Entertainment Louis B. Mayer, Walter Huston, & Jack Warner were influential Canadian producers in HollywoodLouis B. Mayer, Walter Huston, & Jack Warner were influential Canadian producers in Hollywood

Entertainment Group of SevenGroup of Seven Canadian Wilderness recognized for its beauty on canvasCanadian Wilderness recognized for its beauty on canvas

Women’s Rights Agnes McPhail was the first woman elected to Canada’s Parliament (1921)Agnes McPhail was the first woman elected to Canada’s Parliament (1921)

Women’s Rights 1929 – 20% of workforce were female (servants, secretaries, etc.)1929 – 20% of workforce were female (servants, secretaries, etc.) Most were single and gave up their jobs when they got married.Most were single and gave up their jobs when they got married. Women made less than 60% of what men made.Women made less than 60% of what men made.

Women’s Rights Some women overcame these barriers and became Doctors, Lawyers, and ProfessorsSome women overcame these barriers and became Doctors, Lawyers, and Professors