Why Is The 1920s Important In Canada
The 1920s were happy and prosperous times for Canada. This time period was an era of innovation and discovery, economic growth, and independence. Many things were invented in the 1920s including the telephone, car, and radio, which shrank distances. The radio brought people together and broadcast stories and information across the country. Cars “helped people move out of the city and live farther away” (Inventions). This allowed people to live away from the city centre and caused the expansion of cities and the creation of the suburbs. In addition, Canada’s economy was booming in the 1920s. Canada became the world’s largest wheat exporter and wheat was sold for $1.60 a bushel. The pulp and paper, and mining industries also played a large role
in Canada's economic growth. The demand for pulp had many people moving to Canada’s Northern forests. Also the Canadian Shield was full of minerals such as zinc, silver, copper, nickel, and gold. The mining industry was in full swing during the 20s. Also, Canada took some major strides towards becoming completely independent from Britain in the 1920s. During the Chanak Crisis, the Prime Minister, Mackenzie King did not send troops when Britain asked him too. This made it clear to Britain that Canada would not send soldiers to fight for them just because they asked. In addition, Canada gained independence at the Imperial conference. “It was said after this conference that “a colony has become a nation”” (Canada’s Independence). This is because at the conference it became known that Canada is not a subordinate of Britain and that the Governor General is now only a representative of the British monarch. In conclusion, the 1920s were good times because of the new technology, the booming economy, and our newfound independence from Britain.
in Canada's economic growth. The demand for pulp had many people moving to Canada’s Northern forests. Also the Canadian Shield was full of minerals such as zinc, silver, copper, nickel, and gold. The mining industry was in full swing during the 20s. Also, Canada took some major strides towards becoming completely independent from Britain in the 1920s. During the Chanak Crisis, the Prime Minister, Mackenzie King did not send troops when Britain asked him too. This made it clear to Britain that Canada would not send soldiers to fight for them just because they asked. In addition, Canada gained independence at the Imperial conference. “It was said after this conference that “a colony has become a nation”” (Canada’s Independence). This is because at the conference it became known that Canada is not a subordinate of Britain and that the Governor General is now only a representative of the British monarch. In conclusion, the 1920s were good times because of the new technology, the booming economy, and our newfound independence from Britain.