'Winnipeg general strike' presentation slideshows

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Historical Thinking

Historical Thinking. What is History ?. The only thing we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history G.W.F. Hegel The aim of the historian, like that of the artist, is to enlarge our picture of the world, to give us a new way of looking at things James Joll

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The Roaring Twenties

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Economics & Social Change

Economics & Social Change. 1867-1931. Protectionism. Government policies that shield domestic production from foreign competition through tariffs, quotas, trade restrictions, etc. . Since National Policy began in the late 1870s, Canada has practiced protectionism towards its economy.

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The Winnipeg General Strike

May-June 1919. The Winnipeg General Strike. After the end of WWI, workers in Canada faced a number of challenges: Spanish Flu No jobs No employment insurance Low wages Those with jobs wanted unions to fight for: Higher wages Better working conditions Job security.

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The Growth of Canadian Independence

The Growth of Canadian Independence . Paris Peace Conferences and the Treaty of Versailles, 1919 As previously mentioned, Canada had gained its own seat at the League of Nations Canada also signed the Treaty of Versailles independently of Britain

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The Winnipeg General Strike !?

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Winnipeg General Strike

Winnipeg General Strike. Background to the Winnipeg General Strike. At end of World War I, the situation for working people was difficult the cost of living had risen by over 50% from 1913 wages had only risen by an average of 18%

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Winnipeg General Strike

Winnipeg General Strike. After WWI, many Canadian soldiers returned home to find few opportunities. The soldiers thought the jobs they had left would be there when they returned. The soldiers were mistaken.

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What is happening here?

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Issues

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Issues

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The Winnipeg General Strike

The Winnipeg General Strike. The Winnipeg General Strike. In May 1919 workers went on strike in Winnipeg They wanted $0.85/hour and a reduced work week of 44 hours instead of the current 60 hour week

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Life After WW1

Life After WW1. The transition from war to peace time was not easy. Soldiers returning from the war faced several issues: Lack of jobs (a lot of factories were geared towards producing war products)

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As part of the developed world do we have a responsibility to stop sweatshops? Are we captains of industry or are we rob

As part of the developed world do we have a responsibility to stop sweatshops? Are we captains of industry or are we robber barons?. Improving Conditions for the Working Class.

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