1. Two new inventions from the 1920's.
-cistern pump, electric range, vacuum, refrigerator, model T Ford, iron etc...
2. What is meant by Canadian Autonomy?
-self governance or independence (in this case from Britain)
3. Two things Canada did in the 1920's that made them more autonomous.
-Chanak Affair- did not automatically jump into going and helping Britain when felt threatened by Turkey while peace keeping
-Halibut Treaty - first signed and negotiated International treaty independent of Britain
-King-Byng affair - GG went against PM's wishes, PM campaigned and won election saying British medaling in government
Balfour Report- made British Commonwealth and declared all countries that were under British control constitutionally equal
4. Provide two facts about women in the 1920's.
-became more independent, winning the vote, allowed to work a variety of jobs and earn a living, wore more revealing clothing, protested, allowed to take government office and senate (famous five in person's case), talked politics
5. How can you explain the economy in the 1920's?
-Canada's main trade partner moved from Britain to the US
-People were spending money, but much was on credit
-consumerism became a thing....people consuming goods like crazy after the restrictions of war
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