Canadian Progress and Decline 1914-1929

  • Enemy ‘aliens’ (-1)

    Taken to camps and labeled as prisoners of war by other Canadians.
  • Teenagers (-1)

    Teenagers were sent to work on farms and assist with the harvest
  • Tanks began to appear in the war (+1)

    Tanks made their first appearance and a big different in the outcome of the war.
  • Women (+2)

    Women (+2)
    Women were seen as persons, given the vote, and a seat in Parliament.
  • Military Service Bill (-2)

    The bill forced men into dangerous battles against the British regardless if they wanted or not.
  • Prohibition (-2)

    Canadians smuggled liquor into the United States through the border and tunnels
  • Automobile Industry (+2)

    Automobile Industry (+2)
    Public demand for automobiles grew.
  • Invention of the radio (+2)

    The radio could be easily afforded and was the main source of information for many Canadians.
  • Insulin was discovered (+1)

    Insulin was discovered (+1)
    A secretion was discovered that helped those with diabetes burn sugar in their blood.
  • Canadian Population (+2)

    Increased from 8.7 to 10.3 million.