Cananda And The 20s #5 Flashcards
Who was the only woman to win a seat in the 1921 federal election in Canada?
Agnes Macphail
How many women won seats in the legislatures of the four western provinces after 1921?
Nine women
What were some new labor-saving devices that became more affordable in the 1920s?
- Refrigerator
- Vacuum cleaner
- Washing machine
What was the impact of new household devices on women’s expectations?
Higher expectations on women and standards of household cleanliness
What traditional role were women still expected to fulfill during this period?
Stay at home and be mothers and housewives
What job opportunities were available to women, and how were they compensated?
- Nursing
- Teaching
These jobs were not highly paid.
Who was Emily Murphy?
A magistrate in Alberta whose appointment was challenged
What legal challenge did Emily Murphy and four other women undertake?
They challenged the BNA Act’s definition of ‘persons’
What was the outcome of the Persons Case?
Women were given the legal status of ‘persons’
What decade is referred to as the ‘Roaring Twenties’?
The 1920s
What economic condition contributed to the prosperity of the 1920s in Canada?
Many Canadians had enough income to participate in a higher standard of living
How did America influence Canada during the 1920s?
- Radio
- Movies
- Advertising
- Selling American products
What were Canadian attitudes towards fashion during the 1920s?
Canadians were more traditional compared to Americans
