Canadian History - The Interwar Years: Winnipeg General Strike

These flashcards cover key concepts and events related to the Winnipeg General Strike and the socio-economic conditions in post-World War I Canada.

Postwar Tensions

Economic struggles faced by returning soldiers, including unemployment and inflation in 1919.

One Big Union (OBU)

A proposed large labor organization to unite workers across different industries for collective bargaining.

Winnipeg General Strike

A major labor protest in 1919 where between 30,000 and 35,000 workers halted work demanding better conditions.

Citizens' Committee of One Thousand

A group formed by business leaders opposing the Winnipeg General Strike, viewing it as a revolutionary threat.

Bloody Saturday

The violent confrontation on June 21, 1919, between strikers and police, resulting in two deaths and many injuries.

Radical Labour Ideas

Influence of revolutionary events, like the Russian Revolution, on Canadian labor movements.

Government Intervention

Measures taken by the Canadian government during the strike, including changes to immigration and sedition laws.

Helen Armstrong

A labor activist who organized women workers and supported the Winnipeg General Strike.

Economic Transition

The period after World War I where significant changes affected the relationship between workers, employers, and the government.

Red Scare

Heightened fear and suspicion of labor movements, socialism, and communism in Canada following the Winnipeg General Strike.