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The Roaring Twenties in Canada: A Decade of Change and Prosperity

Dive into the economic boom of the 1920s in Canada, from the Marquis wheat fields to the discovery of oil in Alberta. Explore the impact of new technology, fads, flappers, men's fashions, Hollywood stars, sports, and the jazz era. Witness how this vibrant decade shaped Canadian history and society.

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The Roaring Twenties in Canada: A Decade of Change and Prosperity

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  1. The Roaring Twenties Canadian History Ms. Lim

  2. Economic Boom • Marquis Wheat • European fields and farming still recovering from WWI • Export of raw materials • Pulp and paper for newspapers • Oil and gas – 1924 oil found in Alberta • Mining • Demand for new products

  3. New Technology • Ford Model T

  4. Flight • 1924 RCAF created • People began to see the possibility of air travel. 1937 formed Trans-Canada Airlines.

  5. Radio • 1919 wireless radio invented by Marconi • 1927 Ted Rogers set up CFRB in Toronto • War of the Worlds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6YNHq1qc44 • Foster Hewitt Hockey Night in Canada

  6. Fads • Were a way to escape the painful memories of war and enjoy life again. • Most came from the US • Mass media advertising • Fashions • New appliances • Mahjong • Crossword puzzles • Long races and contests of every kind – i.e. non-stop dancing, rocking chair marathons

  7. Flappers • In winter she wore galoshes with buckles unfastened to create the greatest possible flap. • Hemlines above the knee • Fitted silk stockings • Short bobbed hairstyle • Thin eyebrows and dark thin lips – look like a doll

  8. Men’s Fashions • Greased hair with part down the middle • Baggy pants • Bright hat • Bow tie • Sacque Suit: defined shoulders, narrow hips • Fedora • Patent leather shoes • Oxfords • Oxford Bags (baggy pants from prison)

  9. Hollywood • Charlie Chaplin • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79i84xYelZI • Mary Pickford Bio 5 mins • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF7IxnZ3GN8 • Rudolph Valentino Blood and Sand watch a selection • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=catnNrUlEHQ

  10. Stardom and Icons • Rudolph Valentino’s Funeral caused an all-day riot • Died at age 31

  11. Age of Sports • Became socially acceptable for women to play sports with body contact • Team sports organized • Professional sports grew as cities built stadiums and arenas.

  12. Jazz • Duke Ellington • Louis Armstrong • Charleston http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSFzLfgKKLI • Swing Kids opening scene • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COJH-cPJ2so

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