The Interwar Years 1920 1939 The Roaring Twenties

The Inter-war Years 1920 -1939

The Roaring Twenties: Prior Knowledge

The Roaring Twenties: 1920 à 1929 • After the First World War: • Quebec and Canada were economically prosperous (rich) • Many Canadians wanted to escape the horrors and hardships they experienced during the war • People living in cities increased their consumption and indulged in more entertainment (radio, movies, restaurants, etc).

Characterize life during the 1920 s • • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=684 n 8 FO 68 LU Dances: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=V 6 QK 0 xc 3 mmo

Mass Culture • Mass Culture: culture made for a wide audience • Mass culture develops and intensifies during the 1920 s with access to new forms of media (radio and movies)

Examples of Mass Culture consult pages 164 -167 in your textbook Description Radio Sports Movies Music and nightclubs

Examples of Mass Culture Radio Sports Radio stations broadcast music, weather reports and specialized shows. In 1936, the federal government founded the CBC (Canadian Broadcast Corporation). Professional sports, like hockey, become increasingly popular. People frequently went to watch movies in movie Movies (silent theatres. Most films were American. and talkies) Music and nightclubs People went to nightclubs to listen to music (jazz) and watch shows.

Prohibition • Prohibition: a ban on the production and sale of alcohol • As of 1921, the sale of alcohol in Quebec is controlled by the Commission des liqueurs de Québec. • With the exception of some municipalities, the province of Quebec is the only place in North America where the sale of alcohol is not criminalized. This contributed to the popularity of nightclubs in Montreal. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=G 1 T 8 Nlb. Z 7 1 s

The consumption of goods • During the 1920 s, economic prosperity increased people’s purchasing power. Citizens make more money, so they can consume more goods. • Access to electricity in the urban areas made it possible to buy appliances. • Ex: the use of refrigerators becomes more widespread

Review Questions 1. How did economic growth affect consumer habits in the 1920 s? 2. Give three examples of activities that emerged with mass culture in the early 20 th century.

3. In your textbook, find two documents that represent society during each of the following time periods. 1896 -1914 1919 -1929 Justify your answer.