unit two: twenties Flashcards
1
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Post-War Attitude
A
- Life’s short/YOLO
- Free values
- Materialism focus
2
Q
Economic Cycle (stages)
A
Increased purchasing power
Demand for goods increases
Greater sales
Greater wages
Higher employment
Higher production
3
Q
(Stock Market) - function
A
Sources of income (outside of tradition)
4
Q
(Stock Market) - Advantages
A
- make money
5
Q
(Stock Market) - Disadvantages
A
- you can lose money
- super risky
6
Q
(Expanding Tech) - Radio
A
Allowed connectivity over geographical bounds (“shrinks Canada)
- entertainment + news
7
Q
(Expanding Tech) - Automobiles
A
- Mass production (cheaper + more efficient process)
- status symbol
- created new industries (gas stations, rubber)
- caused collisions, traffic, + pollution
8
Q
(Expanding Tech) - Aviation
A
- beginning of transatlantic + passenger flights
- WW1 piolets = jobs
- opened people up to new resources, places
9
Q
(Fads, Fashion, Entertainment) - Impact on Canada
A
- contributed to free values
- created more jobs
- lessened racism
- provided everyday entertainment
10
Q
(Non-Roaring) - Residential Schools
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- forced the ending of tradition
- parental deficits
- increased substance abuse
- distrust of gov
11
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(Non-Roaring) - Racism
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- preference to white immigrants + citizens
- intense racial discrimination
- not considered ‘legal’ persons
- trouble finding jobs
