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In 1916, some women across Canada gained the right to vote. White, Canadian women over the age of twenty one were given the right to vote, after years of protesting and fighting for women's rights. -
The Spanish Flu was a global pandemic caused bu the H1N1 Influenza A Virus. The outbreak first started in February of 1918 and ended in April of 1920, killing approximately 25 to 50 million people worldwide. Using scientific research, it is assumed that the Spanish Flu was caused by some sort of bird origin. -
Prohibition first came into effect on March 1st of 1918, which banned the production and consumption of all alcoholic beverages across Canada. Women all over Canada fought the Canadian Government to stop making alcohol using grain, and instead used the grain for making food for the soldiers fighting overseas. People all over found ways to sneak alcohol by using rum runners and bootleggers. Alcohol was illegally transported over borders via planes, dog sleds, boats and making alcohol at home. -
The Jazz age was a time during the 20s and 30s where Jazz music and dance gained worldwide popularity. The Jazz age started after the end of the First World War and lasted all throughout the 20s, where it gained more popularity during the depression. The Jazz age was the start of a new style of music and dance. -
On May 15, 1919, the Winnipeg General Strike took place. This strike was one of the most famous and influential strikes in Canadian History. For about six weeks, Winnipeg workers, about 30, 000 of them, took to the streets in protest of the high costs and low wages. People protested for weeks demanding for better working conditions and higher wages. The strike united people and united the working class of Canada, bringing change to the work industry and those earning low wages. -
A Flapper was a young woman known for their "crazy" lifestyle. Flappers often wore clothing that was exposing and less covering. They participated heavily in the entertainment industry, often dancing to Jazz music. At the time, Flappers were considered to be rebellious people for the music and activities they participated in. -
In 1920, under the Canadian Indian Act, all Indigenous children were required by law to attend residential schools. During this time, it was illegal for the indigenous children to attend any other public education institute. They were required by law to attend a nun run residential school. At these schools, the main goal was to flip the childs identity and turn them into a "civil, working" British, Canadian citizen. Students endured physical and mental abuse, rape, and sometimes death. -
In 1921, Insulin, a drug for people with diabetes, was discovered at the University of Toronto by Canadian doctors Charles H. Best. and Fredrick Banting. Insulin was effective and beneficial to the healthcare industry, helping people all over the world treat and manage diabetes. -
Agnes McPhail was a Canadian politician who represented the riding of Grey Southeast in Ontario, and was Canada's first female Member of Parliament. Agnes began serving in the House of Commons in 1921 and fought day and night for the rights of women, farmers and prisoners. Agnes' win in the Federal election was significant to Canada as it showed women across Canada that women in politics is possible and can be done. This was a major turning point in Canadian history. via Canadian Encyclopedia -
In 1923, the Canadian Government revoked the Chinese head tax and replaced it with the Chinese Exclusion Act, which halted all Chinese immigration into Canada. Chinese people were not allowed to enter Canada under the Chinese Exclusion Act, until 1947 when this Act was removed. The act was brought into play partially to protect Canadian businesses and Canadian workers as the Chinese were willing to work for extremely low wages. -
In 1929, the British Privy Council declared that women are indeed "persons." This then opened up more rights for women and allowed women to enter the Canadian Senate. Five women from Alberta; Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney and Henrietta Muir Edwards, protested since 1916 for the rights of women. Eventually, they took their fight to the British Privy Council, where it was there they were finally identified as people. -
In 1929, the economy in many countries fell to an all time low, sparking job lay offs, high prices and low wages. Due to many factors, the global economy experienced a downturn, causing stock prices to plummet. October 24 was the day Wall Street collapsed and the global economy fell, creating hardships for many. During the Great Depression, people had to adapt to a new way of living, including budgeting, finding new jobs, travelling for money and sometimes having to starve or suffer. -
The Great Depression started in 1929 and lasted until 1939. During this time, the global economy crashed causing hardships for people all over the world. People across Canada grew hungry, unemployed and some were left homeless. The cost of living had risen to an all time high. This was the end of the roaring twenties and the start of the dirty thirties. In Canada, certain goods were no longer in need, businesses laid off workers in large amounts and people struggled to live or feed families.
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Black Tuesday was the day the economy crashed. On Tuesday, October 29 of 1929, the global economy crashed. Prices of stocks dropped significantly. The NYC Stock Exchange had collapsed, causing panic and worry for people all over. This was the start of the great depression, where prices had risen to an all time high and people all over the world struggled to work or live. Black Tuesday was named this because of how dim and dark people saw this day as. -
A Bennett Buggy was a vehicle which was stripped of it's engine and innards. By removing the engine and all, this made the vehicle light, which then allowed horses to pull the car around. This was introduced by former Prime Minister RB. Bennett in 1930, and allowed citizens to still use their car, just in a cheaper way. Gasoline was pricey, and removing the engine and using horses to pull the car was a cheap way of getting around. -
Martha Black was another significant woman in Canadian History. Martha was Canada's second female Member of Parliament, whose riding was in Yukon Territory. Martha was voted into the House of Commons in 1935. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/martha-black