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 !