Electricity!

New Modern Appliances Irons, washing machines, vacuums, toasters…and more! Housework and cooking now much easier

The Telephone Improved technology makes telephone more available By 1928, over 1 million Canadian homes had a phone 1927 – international lines make overseas calls possible – very expensive ($75 for 3 min)

Radio Canadian Reginald Fessenden makes first radio broadcast in ,000 radios in Canada one in three homes had a radio Average 3-4 hours listening per day Benefits: News for small towns Advertising Entertainment! Any drawbacks?

Jazz The African-American style of music known as “jazz” was born in the southern USA. During the 1920’s, it put down roots in northern cities such as Chicago and Toronto and developed a firm following among young whites. New dances reflected the pursuit of fun and excitement. The most famous dance craze was the Charleston – totally unlike anything seen beforebefore.Charleston Video:The Jazz Age

Duke Ellington Oscar Peterson Who are you listening to?

A Night Out! Jazz nightclubs Dancing – the Charleston Movie houses – Marry Pickford (famous Canadian actress)

Entertainment Theatres – vaudeville, burlesque popular Nightclubs – jazz Dancing – tango, Charleston Movies

Hollywood Charlie Chaplin was known as the best comedian ever. Popular for his silent films. Harry Houdini was known as a famous magician. He performed many amazing magic tricks that left many people amazed.

“””The Jazz Singer” Each week up to 100,000,000 people, nearly eighty percent of the country's total population, went to the movies. “The Jazz Singer” was the first talking motion picture (1927). By 1929, the “talkies” were driving silent pictures off the screen.