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Inventions of the 1920’s The First Modern Decade
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Inventions of the 1920’s
The First Modern Decade
What happened in the 20’s?
Electricity was brought into the homes of the majority of Canadians
Advancements in electronic from WWI meant that many new products were invented
Most devices were designed to improve the quality of life for the average homeowner
The Ford Model “T”
The first mass production automobile was created by Henry Ford
It was called the Ford Model TSo many Model Ts (or Tin Lizzies) were sold
that Ford became the worlds richest man By using an “assembly line,” cars could be
made faster, cheaper and with better qualityThe assmbly line was perhaps the most
important invention of the 1920’s because most products became affordable and reliable for the first time
Medical Advancements: Insulin
•Frederick Banting and Charles Best, researchers from the University of Toronto, invented insulin.
• Insulin is naturally produced by the body and regulates blood sugar levels
•People with diabetes cannot produce insulin
•Before Banting and Best’s discovery, diabetes was a death sentence
•Banting sold the rights to insulin to the University of Toronto for $1
•Insulin is one of the greatest medical inventions of all-time and has saved the lives of millions of people
The Final Result
The inventions of the 1920s made life easier for the average person
Household appliances gave people more free time
With people spending their money on all the affordable new products being made, factories opened up and jobs were created
The 1920’s saw good jobs, lots of money, and lots of leisure time for people
A happy and exciting decade!
WELCOME TO THE ROARING 20’S !
