World War 1 was the beginning in Canada. They began to gain independence, women were allowed to vote. Canada economy took off. As a result of the Winnipeg general strike, the increase in mobility and communication, and the great depression, Canada had an economic downward spiral.
When the war ended with world war 1. People began to search for jobs, but there wasn't a lot available. Even if they did which was rare, you would not get the right pay or hours. On May 1919, The Winnipeg General Strike happened. Workers wanted better wages, shorter work weeks, and collective bargaining. 200,000-35,000 people were on strike, Not everyone felt sympathy for the strikers. "On June 21 the strikers held a parade to protest the mayor's action" (textbook 51). Numerous of people were injured, one perished, and multiple were arrested. Technology such as Elevators trains, and postal, and telephones was shut down until the strike ended, "On June 25 at 11:00 am Protestant minister Woodworth was not arrested, nevertheless, several of the leaders of the strike were sentenced to 6 months - 2 years". (CBC)The strike changed Canada’s economy. People were demanding the rights to their money and jobs. Nowadays Canada's economy is better because of the strike.
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The automobile changes the landscape of Canada. Ford was one of the first car companies in the country. Ford said," He paid workers 5 dollars a day, sometimes above the average"(textbook 62). 1920's was also for highways, 1600 km was rated the top highways. In 1928, White Spot opened the first drive-in restaurant in Canada. Cars became much cheaper, pilots were testing the limits of new technology. Planes were used to transport supplies and goods. The technology was improving. Telephones became more common and popular. Radios linked people across Canada. The radio spread entertainment and