The Roaring Twenties - Introduction

Rarrh. We call the 1920's roaring not because there were lots of aggressive animals, but because this was a time when people made money, they broke social taboos, and they lived on the edge. This was a time when society was changed dramatically with the rise in consumerism, and the social rebellion visible in the form of flapper dresses and dance fads,. The assembly line altered our family living spaces as mass produced products made items like radios, cars and telephones affordable for middle class families. The speculation on the stock market contributed the acceptance of 'credit' as a form of payment, and helped lead to the decline of North America's economy....

We are going to examine how Canadian society, politics and economic systems changed as a result of the 1920s', and also how the values and laws set the stage for the Great Depression, and the rise of the 'Dirty Thirties.'

Class Activities:
1. Handout - Roaring Twenties and Dirty Thirties Introduction; Prohibition
2. Discussion of how elements from the 1920's are still visible in our current society
3. Term 2 Project is Assigned - due next week!

Both handouts are uploaded on the side, however the textbook needed to answer questions is one that is available in class only.

HOMEWORK: Begin researching your term project topic.