The Roaring Twenties

& Dirty Thirties

By: KaterynaMrs. X’s Class

P.2Due: Nov 4, 2009

Jobs1920

Gauze factory worker circa 1920

The Roaring TwentiesDuring the

1920’s men were only coming back from the war because of the poor transportation. That is why women were once again losing their place in the workforce and going back to being domestic housewives.

However, as the economy improved, industries began to flourish…

Many people began to move into cities because of the thriving economy. During the 20s Toronto became a

popular place to live in

Female Jobs During the 20s

• Servants• Secretaries• Salesclerks• Nurses• Teachers• Doctors• Lawyers• Stenographers• Telephone Operators

Female telephone operators were usually called ‘Hello Girls’. They helped transfer long distance

calls

Male Jobs during the 20s• Lawyers• Doctors• Professors• Automobile manufacturer• Investor (Stock Market)• Social Worker• Pilot (transporting mail/resources)• MinersA factory worker hard at work.

Other Facts About the 20s• Once men came back from the war, it was

hard for them to find jobs. Employers preferred to hire women or youth as they cost less.

• Assembly lines allowed more work to get done faster. Immigrants and men who were not as experienced had the opportunity to work in factories.

A typical assembly line for diesel engines during the 1920s

Unemployed men protesting during the 1930’s

Jobs1930

The Dirty Thirties• The 1930’s marked ‘The

Great Depression’. The depression began during the stock market crash on October 29th, 1929 in the United States. Many people lost their jobs and companies went bankrupt in Canada. Working conditions worsened and wages decreased while prices increased.

The depression affected many people. Canadians were left homeless and

unemployed

Unemployment During the 1930s

• There were very few jobs available for men during ‘The Great Depression’. Unemployed men would reluctantly apply for relief. Few were lucky enough to keep their jobs, and those who were unemployed had to apply for relief camps.

• Unfortunately, life in a relief camp was horrible as not only were the men overworked; they worked in poor conditions as well.

Men working for a relief camp

• Another option for unemployed men during the 30s was to move and find better jobs. Such men were transients as they didn’t stay in one location for a long time. These men also did not qualify for relief.

Unemployed men gathering on the street circa 1930

The Working Woman During the 30s

• While the economy worsened women went back to being domestic housewives. It became unacceptable for a woman to take a man’s job. The single women who did work did so in poor working conditions and for small wages.

Wages were low for the women who still had their jobs

The Working Woman During the 30s

• It became a scandal if a married woman worked, that was why girls chose to remain single after they finished school.

• Teaching and being a nurse were the two jobs that remained the most popular among women. A female teacher circa 1930

Political Climate1920

William Lyon Mackenzie King was the prime minister of Canada during the 1920’s

Canada During the 1920s• Canada gained independence

from Britain as the Balfour Report declared Canada an autonomous community. This allowed Canada to make its own laws without Britain's interference. This, however did not allow Canada to alter its constitution.

• The 1920s were considered prosperous times for Canada. The economy was booming, but the government paid little attention to it. The government focused mostly on paying off the debts from WWI.

A copy of the Balfour

Report

Politics of the 1920s• The prime minister of the 20s was

William Lyon Mackenzie King of the Liberal Party.

• During the ‘Roaring Twenties’ another political party formed. It was because of the immense wheat harvest in the prairies that lowered the price of wheat. This caused the farmers to be in an uncomfortable situation; hence they formed their own political party. This party was called the Progressive Party. William Lyon Mackenzie King

Political Climate1930

R.B. Bennett was the prime minister of Canada during the

1930’s

The political climate in the 1930’s was extremely different

than that of the 20s. The main reason for this was ‘The Great

Depression’.

The Prime Minister

• William Lyon Mackenzie King was the prime minister of Canada in the beginning of the 1930’s. His failure to do something about the economic crisis in Canada is what lost him an election to R.B. Bennett.

A poster which is supposed to entice people to vote Liberal

R.B. Bennett

• R.B. Bennett was considered to be a poor leader to some because of the unstable economic situation. However he did take initiative into creating the Bank of Canada, the Canadian Broadcasting Association, the Canadian Wheat Board, and the New Deal.

R.B. Bennett

R.B. Bennett• The New Deal promised

workers a minimum wage, unemployment pay, health insurance, pension and more.

• R.B. Bennett was said to give an accumulated amount of thousands to people who would mail him and ask him for money.

An artists description of R.B. Bennett. Notice how every face is that of the prime

minister…

Fads and Fashions1920

The ‘Flapper’ look was

popular in the 20’s

Fads of the 20s• During the ‘Roaring Twenties’ Canada

was greatly influenced by the United States concerning fads and fashions.

• The many fads in the 20s included…– Mahjong

– Crosswords– Long races– Marathons

• A popular dance of the 1920’s was ‘The Charleston’, while a popular

music genre was jazz.

Girls enjoying a game of Mahjong

Female Fashion

• Short, bobbed hair• Galoshes• Unbuckled buckles• Dresses/skirts above the

knees• Stockings rolled down• Flapper look

The Flapper look was popular among women

Male Fashion

• Baggy pants• Knickers• Bright hats• Bow tie• Parted in the middle,

greased hair• Slim suits

Male fashion circa 1920

Fads and Fashions1930

The Jitterbug was a popular dance/fad

Fads of the 1930s

• After the Wall Street crash, people had less money to spend on fashions and fads. Women had to resort to sewing their own clothes rather then buying new ones as it was cheaper.

• One popular fad of the 30s was the jitterbug, a popular dance.

Male Fashion

• Old shirts• Jeans• Leather boots

• Hats

Men’s fashion during the 1930’s was more casual

Female Fashion• V shape neckline• Length of skirts dropped back to the

ankles• Yokes• Layered, ruffled skirts• Velvet• Balloon sleeves• Small waists• Fur• Pillbox hat• Longer, but still short, curly hair An example of female fashion

during the 30s

Entertainment1920

People enjoyed being up to date with the going-ons of popular celebrities

Entertainment During 1920• In the 1920’s people

enjoyed music and movies (talkies). Silent movies were rare in the ‘Boom Years’.

• A popular book that was released in the 20s was Whinnie the Pooh. It was greatly enjoyed by all ages.

• People kept themselves entertained with cartoons, movies and the radio! Everything you need to know

about Talkies!

Entertainment During the 1920s• George Gershwin and Bessie

Smith were both popular musicians of the 20s

• People also entertained themselves by dancing the Charleston and listening to jazz music.

• Marathons were also popular as well as sports such as hockey, basketball, golf and more!

The Charleston was a popular dance in the 20s

Entertainment1930

Entertainment During 1930s• In the 1930’s people had to be

entertained in order to forget their financial troubles. Movies and radios were a form of entertainment.

• Gone With the Wind and The Wizard of Oz were popular movies that entertained the people of the 30s.

• A dance called the Jitterbug was a great way of enjoyment.

Gone With the Wind was a popular movie

Technology1920-1930

Technology• The Boom Years were the

years that marked many breakthroughs for technology. Inventions such as the automobile, the radio, and the telephone made life easier for people in Canada.

• The Ford T model was one of the most popular automobiles of the 1920’s because of its simple design, low price and low maintenance.

• Assembly lines made production of automobiles faster and easier.

The Ford T model

Inventions• Automobile• Video Cameras• Talking movies• Radio• Assembly lines• Electricity• Traffic Light• Lie Detector• Refrigerator• Electric Washing Machine• Electric Iron

A typical radio

Media1920-1930

Media• Media in the 20s and 30s was

completely different from before. People had access to news from all over the world via radio or newspapers. Canadians were informed about events such as the Chanak Crisis. However, while the media was informative, it was also entertaining as well. Movies and radio broadcasts appealed to audiences of all ages.

• Actors such as Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford all gained recognition for their contribution in the entertainment business. Mary Pickford was a Canadian

sweetheart

Media• Advertisements became quite

common, especially on the radio.

• A very popular media sensation was the Dionne Quintuplets. Five baby girl sisters that miraculously survived their birth. Their image was often used by advertisers on products.

The Dionne Quintuplets

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