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Winnipeg General Strike: Impact and Consequences | 1919 Labor Movement

Learn about the demands of metal and building workers, why Winnipeg was paralyzed, government's fear of revolution, police dismissal, and events of "Bloody Saturday" during the historic General Strike.

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Winnipeg General Strike: Impact and Consequences | 1919 Labor Movement

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  1. Winnipeg General StrikeAnswer the following questions based on page 112-1131. What demands did the metal and building workers have when they walked off the job in May, 1919?2. Why did “Winnipeg become paralyzed”?3. Why did the government fear a revolution?4. Why were the police fired? Who replaced them?5. Explain how the following people dealt with the Winnipeg General Strike: Business leaders, Winnipeg’s Major, Federal government & the Prime Minister 6. Explain what happened on “bloody Saturday”

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