Why Is The 1920s Important In Canada

The 1920s were happy and prosperous times for Canada. This time period was an era of innovation and discovery, economic growth, and independence. Many things were invented in the 1920s including the telephone, car, and radio, which shrank distances. The radio brought people together and broadcast stories and information across the country. Cars “helped people move out of the city and live farther away” (Inventions). This allowed people to live away from the city centre and caused the expansion of cities and the creation of the suburbs. In addition, Canada’s economy was booming in the 1920s. Canada became the world’s largest wheat exporter and wheat was sold for $1.60 a bushel. The pulp and paper, and mining industries also played a large role