| War and Post War | Inventions of the 1920's | Politicians and Political Parties of Canada | Political beliefs | 1920's slang | The Dirty '30's |
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The Battle of Vimy Ridge
It was the single greatest victory for the CEF in Europe during the First World War which united the Provinces and Territories as one fighting force.
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Ford
This car company brought in the first assembly line for factory work on cars
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The Conservative party of Canada
Sir John A. MacDonald's political party.
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Fascism
Totalitarian belief which blends vengeful nationalism, militarism and the social classes together to serve the state.
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Flapper
This term was given to young women in the 1920s who typically wore bobbed haircuts and short skirts, enjoyed jazz music, smoked cigarettes, and partied
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CRBC or CBC
Invented to distract Canadian's from the Americanization of radio in 1936
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The Halifax Explosion
December 6, 1917
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What is insulin
Dr. Charles H. Best and Dr. G.R. Williams discover this wonder drug.
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The Liberal Party of Canada
The longest serving party in Canadian history
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Socialism
An economic and political philosophy encompassing diverse economic and social systems characterized by social ownership of the means of production, as opposed to private ownership.
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Shoes
Dogs
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Who was R.B. Bennett
He and his party initially tried to combat the crisis with laissez-faire policies, but these were largely ineffective. He was unpopular Prime Minister.
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November 11 1918
Armistice signed
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The talkies
cinematic films with sound
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Sir Robert Borden
He was Canada's war time Prime Minister during the First World War
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Liberalism
It is a political belief system that takes from both socialism and capitalism.
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The Cat's Meow
something attractive or pleasing
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The statute of Westminster
It was an agreement made to keep the Dominion of Canada more independent from Great Britain.
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The Treaty of Versailles
The “war guilt” clause was worked into to this treaty.
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Jazz music
This new musical style took the world by storm
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RB Bennett
He was our most unpopular Prime Minster of the great depression.
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Communism
The absence of private property and social classes, and ultimately money and the state (or nation state). It is a totalitarian political movement.
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Eye glasses
Cheaters
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Tariffs
America slapped these on Canadian made goods in the 1930's
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Bloody Saturday
June 21, 1919
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Penicillin
Invented by Dr. Alexander Flemming in 1928, this invention has helped doctors and nurses in the treatment of severe bacterial illnesses and infections.
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Tommy Douglas
He is known as the father of Universal Healthcare in Canada which was brought about through the CCF.
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Conservatism
A cultural, social, and political philosophy and ideology that seeks to promote and preserve traditional institutions, customs, and values.
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Alcohol
Hooch
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Protectionism
The act of using tariffs in trade is also referred to by this name.
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RB Bennett
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