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ON THIS DAY…
October 17, 1968 – Canada becomes officially bilingual.
http://archives.cbc.ca/on_this_day/10/17/
THE KING-BYNG AFFAIR
http://archives.cbc.ca/politics/federal_politics/clips/11688
THE ECONOMY IMPROVES
Socials 11Ms. Lackey
MID-1920S: THINGS START TO IMPROVE Wheat remains an important export Exploitation of natural resources Manufacturing Increased demand for pulp and paper –
new mills built Mining boomed – minerals used in
production of consumer goods (radios, home appliances)
Increased demand for hydro-electric power
Stone quarry, Liverpool NS, 1920
THE U.S. INVESTS IN CANADA
Before WWI: Canada mostly traded with Britain
After WWI: Britain in debt, U.S. becomes new world economic leader
U.S. companies invested in the successful mills and mines, which exported to the U.S.
BRANCH PLANTS
Businesses owned and controlled by companies in the U.S. but which operated in Canada
Avoided paying tariffs Example: auto industry
QUESTION:
What were some of the issues with U.S. investment in Canadian economy?
What were some of the long-term consequences?
Who benefitted most?
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES
Raw materials Examples?
SECONDARY INDUSTRIES
Processing and manufacturing Examples?
BOOTLEGGING ACROSS THE BORDER Canada exported illegal alcohol in huge
quantities to the U.S. Women’s Christian Temperance Union
brought about prohibition during WWI Alcohol was still available if you had
the money – from a doctor, a bootlegger, or homemade
END OF PROHIBITION
In Canada, prohibition came to an end in most provinces by 1920 Too unpopular
Rum-running was very profitable since prohibition continued in the U.S. till 1933 Many evaded authorities, many got caught
URBANIZATION
Growth of manufacturing sector -> migration to cities
By 1931, urban population was greater than rural population for the first time
Conditions crowded and unsanitary Slums Industries located at centre
IMMIGRATION
Continuing restrictions favoured immigrants from Britain and U.S.
Chinese and Japanese virtually excluded (1923) Racist immigration policies
1925 – relaxed restrictions on certain countries to stimulate economy
Most newcomers ended up in city slums
Scottish immigrants, early 1920s
ACTIVITY
Groups of 3 What does your picture show with
regards to: 1920s economy Immigration Urbanization
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