Interwar Years - The 1920s and 1930s
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
1) How did the Great Depression affect Canadians?
2) In what ways were the 1920s and 1930s marked by intolerance in Canada?
1) How did the Great Depression affect Canadians?
2) In what ways were the 1920s and 1930s marked by intolerance in Canada?
INTRODUCTION
The Great Depression had a profound impact on Canadian society. The economic crash resulted in extremely high rates of unemployment and high rates of poverty. At the time, there was no "social safety net', such as income assistance, employment insurance or medical coverage - people without work simply had no money. In this section, you will learn about both the causes and effects of the depression.
The Great Depression had a profound impact on Canadian society. The economic crash resulted in extremely high rates of unemployment and high rates of poverty. At the time, there was no "social safety net', such as income assistance, employment insurance or medical coverage - people without work simply had no money. In this section, you will learn about both the causes and effects of the depression.
Interwar Years Assignment
** You will need to record your answers in the assignment document. |
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Task One: Great Depression Photograph Activity
- Choose two photographs to analyse from the photographs below
- For each photograph fill in the photo analysis graphic organizer
- Use the graphic organizer word document
Task Two: The Great Depression - PowerPoint and Fill-in-the-Blank Notes
How did the Great Depression start and what were the impacts?
PowerPoint and Fill-in-the-Blank Worksheet
Read through the PowerPoint - fill in the blanks on the Word Document
How did the Great Depression start and what were the impacts?
PowerPoint and Fill-in-the-Blank Worksheet
Read through the PowerPoint - fill in the blanks on the Word Document
greatdepressioncausesrepsonse_1.ppt | |
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greatdepressionfib.doc | |
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Task Three: Not Welcome in Canada
During the 1920s and 1930s many immigrants were not welcome in Canada. This period was marked by discrimination of immigrants from non-western European countries.
Reading and Graphic Organizer
Read through the Not Welcome in Canada reading and fill in the graphic organizer
During the 1920s and 1930s many immigrants were not welcome in Canada. This period was marked by discrimination of immigrants from non-western European countries.
Reading and Graphic Organizer
Read through the Not Welcome in Canada reading and fill in the graphic organizer
not_welcome_in_canada_reading.pdf | |
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notwelcome_immigrationissues_20s_30s_final.docx | |
File Size: | 17 kb |
File Type: | docx |