Based on your perception of the reading, how are Canada's before the Great Depression different? What does it have to do with Canada's political structure? How about geography?
(as for the picture above, I just couldn't help myself...)
Monday, December 30, 2013
The Canadian Experience
Based on your perception of the reading, how are Canada's before the Great Depression different? What does it have to do with Canada's political structure? How about geography?
(as for the picture above, I just couldn't help myself...)
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After I read this reading, I learned that Canada gained there independence from Britain. The economy after the first world war for Canada was booming. It was a structured, stable, and successful economy. The economy was also booming because the people had great lives and were happy with the government which lead to know protesting against the government. After the war canada had many problems. Canada was facing a depression. There was worldwide inflation due to a shortage of goods and a series of industrial disputes. Canada geography varies from temperate on the west coast of British Columbia to a subarctic climate in the north. Extreme northern Canada can have snow year round with a Polar climate. Landlocked areas tend to have a warm summer continental climate zone with the exception of Southern Ontario which has a hot summer humid continental climate. Parts of Western Canada have a semi-arid climate, and parts of Vancouver Island can even be classified as cool summer Mediterranean climate.
ReplyDeleteBased on the reading, Canada was different before the Great Depression because the people were living in a fools paradise. Though the economy was booming and there was a sense of confidence from their independence from Britain, “there were worrying trends and indicators for those who scratched beneath the surface.” Also, before the Great Depression, if Canada wanted to change their constitution they were reliant on the British government. Canada's governance was also affected by how Canada was split up into English and French speaking areas. Politically, the Federal Government found themselves with more responsibility than they could handle. Geographically, Canada was in a prime location for trading with Alaska, and the United States. “Industries in the South East of Canada increasingly brought their coal from the U.S.A; Canadian coal prices fell 40-50 percent during the 1920s.”
ReplyDeleteIt seems the Canadians before the Great Depression were different in that they were rioting and still fighting with control from a higher power as they hadn't (and still don't) had total independence from Britain. There was also less roads, bridges, and other common infrastructure good for growth.The different languages (French and English) spoke in Canada also added to strained social tensions as people cried for separation. Their geography was less varied than in the US; most of Canada consisted of snowy tundras.
ReplyDeleteCanadians before the depression lived very differently. Still being under British rule, when they had to change a law or get one passed, it had to be confirmed by the british. Their economy was booming because of their location. They can trade with the US including Alaska. But the british still ruled their economy and they longed for independence. Their country is split into English and French speaking, so the federal government had to deal with two different types of people. This can stir even more tension and need for independence because they were comprised of different types of people. Independence would be necessary if they want to continue being that diverse.
ReplyDeleteBefore the Great Depression, the main difference issues that Canada was facing were:1. over-produce and inflation; 2. out of control in the amount of goods; 3. people were doing riots in order to resist their working and income; 4. unsatisfactory among their royal. Although Canada had a little depression after the war, but it recovered soon and seemed growing very fast for a long time, which still led to its Great Depression. For geography, I think that Canada didn't have as much resources as the US, that's why Canadians were unhappy with their condition of resources during the depression.
ReplyDeleteCanada before the great depresión was different because the civilians were very ignorant of the slightest warnings. "Many canadians though the good times would never end. However, there were worrying trends and indicators for those who scratched beneath the surface." I believe many more people thought that their economy at the time was to good to be true almost. Having just come off from a war they seemed to get past their "post-war slump" very quickly. It seemed as if many did not "scratch beneath the surface" because they were so blinded by the growing economy. Canada's geography was perfect from all angles, by being able to trade with the United States and Alaska, which could increase the confidence of traders. The political structure was difficult because they were under British rule. This was difficult because many wanted to be independent, this ultimately created tension adn problems that were too overwhelming.
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