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Essay / Canadian Technological Advancement in the 20th Century
Canada dominated the 20th century through science and technology and advanced more than any other country during this period. Prime Minister Laurier was right when he declared in his speech "that it is Canada that will fill the 20th century." Technology and science have been one of the main factors that have allowed Canada to become a prosperous country compared to the world. In the fields of technology and science, many inventions developed in Canada have amazed the world and made Canada feel amazing. Although war is sad and cruel, the mad need to survive and the confidence to fight for success have greatly advanced Canada's technology and science. As the end of the 20th century approaches, the environment and life in Canada are more advanced and they are thinking about future generations to come. Canada filled and changed the world with new technologies and inventions from 1914 to 1935. First, Guglielmo Marconi invented the first radio. When he improved this invention, it changed the lives of many people in Canada and around the world. (Newman, 177) People used the radio to do housework, to be more relaxed, or just to waste time. This is important because Canadians found this very impressive. Soon the world started using it and it shows that Canada surpasses all other countries in the 20th century. Second, in October 1920, Dr. Frederick G. had the brilliant idea of producing insulin to treat diabetes, and when he succeeded, he improved the lives of Canadians through science and technology . When insulin was first used in a fourteen-year-old boy with diabetes, the insulin worked to relieve his disease. When it worked, hundreds of diabetics came to Toronto for treatment after hearing...... middle of article...... in 1969 – 2000, such as Paul Brown, Chris Heyn and Ram Puvanesingham have used technology and science to help improve Canada's environment for the future. Ultimately, Canada shined throughout the 20th century and will continue to advance rapidly throughout its lifetime. The growth of technology and science today in Canada began in the past by Canadians and humans surely could not live without it. Would you agree? Works Cited “How the Second World War Improved Canadian Technology.” How the Second World War improved Canadian technology. Np, and Web. December 5, 2013. .Hughes, Susan and Paul McCusker. Canada invents. Toronto: Owl, 2002. Print. Newman, Garfield et al. Canada A nation that develops. Toronto: McGraw – Hill Ryerson Limited, 2000. Print. Winnick, Nick. Science and technology. Calgary: Weigl, 2009. Print.