Life in the 1900's was depressing and was an era filled with
extremely hard and strenous work that didn't offer any future for the
average Canadian in doing better. If you were an average wage earner
you would be virtually stuck in the same job for the rest of your
life, while rich maintained their wealth mainly caused by the low
taxes. Living conditions were poor for average canadians and even
worse for the arriving immigrants. At this time some of the modern
convienences were just being invented and even if it were for sale
only the extremely rich had the option of purchasing the items. Sports
being very new, in the aspect of it being organized was small time
compared to present day.
Travelling required time and was uncomfortable. Only the rich could
have the luxurious accomadations for those long journeys. Many jobs
were available to most people but you were under constant scrutiny
while working and would have to be willing to do anything the boss
United States
First flight of the Wright Flyer I, December 17, 1...
Wilbur Wright, child photo portraitwanted. I believe my friends and I would most likely resent and
despise it if we had to live in the 1900's.
During the 1900's horses played a significant role in the everyday
life. A horse drawn carriage would bring a docter to the house of
where a baby would be born. A hearse was pulled by horses to the
cemetery when somebody died. Farmers used them to pull their ploughs
while town dwellers kept them for transportation around town. Horses
puled delivery wagons for businesses such as bakery, dairy, and coal
company. Horses pulled fire engines through the streets in a fire
emergency.
The bicycle was widely accepted by Canadians because of its easy
maintence compared to a horse. The bike allowed an option of
transportation. The bicycle also gave a...