Did the 1920s really roar? Some call the 1920s "The Roaring 20s". In this essay we will talk about some factors that prove the 1920s was a time of prosperity in Canada.

Some call the 1920s the roaring 20s. I personally think so because the war had just ended and many soldiers are coming back. People started businesses and were doing quite well therefore the people have money to spend. The 1920s was also a time for new inventions and technology, such as the invention of the assembly line, which made production much cheaper and quicker. Another reason why the 20s was in the upswing is because people had money and many invested in the stock market bringing the economy in full drive. Hence the 1920s was a time of prosperity everything working in a cycle benefiting everyone.

As the soldiers were returning from the war, people had a sense of settling down and enjoying life. New businesses were found therefore creating more jobs in turn people had more money to spend and creating a high demand on a lot of products such as cars, newspapers etc.

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Such businesses that brought the economy in an upswing was that of oil and gas, hydro electric power, newsprint, and mining. There was a demand of oil and gas since people can afford cars and need gasoline and lubricating oil for their cars. The demand for electricity also high because people are starting to buy and use electric appliances such as lamps, telephones, radios, and electric stoves. In conclusion due to the attitude of the people who want to make a happy life they also brought the economy up by creating businesses and jobs.

The 1920s was also a time of exciting new inventions to make life much more convenient. New technology was widely used by the general public. Such new inventions and technology include telephones, cars, and airplanes. All these new machines made life much easier either by connecting two people verbally or shortening...