The 1920s-1930s Flashcards
1
Q
How did life change after WWI?
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The beginning of 1920 we saw a sharp postwar economic depression and huge numbers of people without jobs.
2
Q
Prohibition
A
- Ban of alcohol
- Government being pressurized to forbid production of alcoholic drinks
- Increase of poverty and crime rate
- Also known as the temperance movement
- Mainly lead by womens and religious groups
3
Q
Organized Crime
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-Criminal groups made money from the laws against consuming alcohol, and gamboling
4
Q
The person’s case
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overruled Canada’s Supreme Court, opening the door for some women to be appointed to the Senate and clearing the way for further advancing women’s rights
5
Q
The famous 5
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- Emily Murphy
- Henrietta Edwards
- Nellie McClung,
-Louise McKinney - Irene Parlby
6
Q
Women’s role
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- Women’s could vote
- had low-paying, low-status jobs
- accounted for 20% of labour force
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