1. The Inter-war Years

2. The Roaring Twenties: Prior Knowledge

3. 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).

4. Characterize life during the 1920s
Dances:

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

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

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

8. 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. 1s

9. The consumption of goods
During the 1920s, 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

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

11. 3. In your textbook, find two documents that represent society during each of the following time periods Justify your answer.