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WorksheetsCHC Winnipeg General Strike of 1919
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What was the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919?
A strike where workers refused to go to work
A strike where workers demanded higher wages and better working conditions
A strike where workers from different industries went on strike at the same time
A strike where workers wanted to start a communist revolution
When did the Winnipeg General Strike take place?
15 May to 25 June 1919
15 June to 25 July 1919
15 April to 25 May 1919
15 March to 25 April 1919
How many workers went on strike during the Winnipeg General Strike?
Approximately 10,000 workers
Approximately 20,000 workers
Approximately 30,000 workers
Approximately 40,000 workers
What was the main goal of the Winnipeg General Strike?
To improve working conditions
To start a communist revolution
To overthrow the federal government
To form a socialist labour party
Who believed that the strikers wanted to start a communist revolution?
The federal government
The Citizens' Committee of 1,000
The Royal North-West Mounted Police
The Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council
What did the federal government do to crush the strike?
Changed Canada's immigration law
Deported British-born Canadians
Arrested strike leaders
Injured and killed protesters
What was the name given to the day when the Royal North-West Mounted Police injured 30 protesters and killed two more?
Bloody Sunday
Bloody Monday
Bloody Tuesday
Bloody Saturday
Who was J.S. Woodsworth and what did he do after the strike?
He was a strike leader and formed a socialist labour party
He was a government official and supported the strike
He was a police officer and opposed the strike
He was a journalist and reported on the strike
What was the union founded by workers in Calgary in March 1919?
One Big Union
Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council
Royal North-West Mounted Police
Citizens' Committee of 1,000
What impact did the Winnipeg General Strike have on Canadians?
It convinced some Canadians to take the plight of workers seriously
It led to the formation of a communist party in Canada
It resulted in the overthrow of the federal government
It caused a decline in the number of unions in Canada
When did the Winnipeg General Strike take place?
June 21, 1919
May 15, 1919
June 25, 1919
June 16-17, 1919
How many workers participated in the general strike?
11,112
524
30,000
2,000
What was the main reason for the strike?
Refusal of employers to recognize and bargain with unions
Wartime inflation
Demand for higher wages
Political unrest
What was the response to the strike call on May 15?
Organized workers responded solidly
Only a few workers joined the strike
Employers agreed to negotiate
The strike was called off
What made the Winnipeg General Strike longer and more disciplined than the Seattle General Strike?
Greater number of participating workers
Stronger leadership
Support from the government
More violent clashes
What were the traditional accounts of the strike shaped by?
Conflicting narratives of the strikers and employers
Historians' bias
Political propaganda
Public opinion
What were some of the factors that contributed to the social crisis in Canadian society during World War I?
Wartime inflation, union membership growth, and movement for industrial unionism
Political unrest and foreign influence
Economic recession and government corruption
Religious conflicts and cultural differences
What did the employers form to fight against the strike?
Citizens Committee of One Thousand
Winnipeg Trades and Labor Council
Royal Commission on Industrial Relations
Canadian Department of Justice
How did the federal government try to avoid a massive strike across western Canada?
Appeasing the leadership of the railroad-running trade unions
Deploying the military to suppress the strike
Negotiating with the strike leaders
Implementing stricter labor laws
What happened on June 21, also known as Bloody Saturday?
A demonstration of pro-strike returned-soldiers was brutally attacked
The strike leaders were arrested
The strike was officially called off
The government declared a state of emergency
What was the main demand of the workers during the Winnipeg General Strike?
Higher wages
Better working conditions
Collective bargaining rights
More power for working people
What was the significance of the Winnipeg General Strike in Canadian history?
It was the largest strike in Canadian history
It led to significant improvements in working conditions
It highlighted the power of labor solidarity
It resulted in the overthrow of the government
What factors contributed to the worsening situation for workers during and after World War I?
High rates of unemployment and inflation
Employer indifference to workers' issues
Refusal to recognize unions and bargain with workers
All of the above
Who joined the Winnipeg General Strike in addition to unionized workers?
Non-unionized workers
Women
Recent immigrants
All of the above
What missed opportunity occurred during the Winnipeg General Strike?
Building strong relations of solidarity amongst different groups
Fighting for the rights of Indigenous communities
Recognizing the struggles of other dispossessed and exploited groups
All of the above
How did the Winnipeg General Strike end?
In victory for the workers
With the arrest and deportation of the strike leaders
In defeat for the workers
With the government recognizing workers' demands
What happened on June 21, 1919, during the Winnipeg General Strike?
State officials authorized violence against the strikers
The strike was called off
The strike leaders were arrested
The government recognized workers' demands
What lessons can be learned from the Winnipeg General Strike?
The power of working people and the strike
The importance of building relationships of solidarity
The need to fight for a better world for workers
All of the above
Who is David Lester?
The author/illustrator of The Gruesome Acts of Capitalism
The guitarist in the underground rock duo Mecca Normal
A contributor to several GHC projects
All of the above
What is the goal of the Graphic History Collective?
To educate people about the historical roots of social issues
To produce accessible projects using comics
To show that you don't need a cape and tights to change the world
All of the above
What was the purpose of the silent parade at Market Square?
To protest the arrest of strike leaders
To celebrate the Winnipeg General Strike
To demand higher wages for workers
To support the streetcar operators
What happened when a streetcar operated by strikebreakers approached the crowd?
The strikers cheered and applauded
The streetcar was overturned and set on fire
The streetcar was allowed to pass peacefully
The strikers dispersed and went home
What was the outcome of the riot on Bloody Saturday?
The strike leaders were released from arrest
The strike was called off and workers returned to their jobs
The Mounties charged at the strikers and shots were fired
The streetcar operators joined the strike
Why is the Winnipeg General Strike considered significant?
It was the largest strike in Canadian history
It led to major improvements in worker's rights
It resulted in the overthrow of the government
It caused a nationwide economic crisis
What is the main challenge in understanding the full story of the Winnipeg General Strike?
The lack of primary and secondary sources
The conflicting narratives and biased accounts
The destruction of historical records
The language barrier between different players
What does the digital exhibit 'Unbreakable' aim to do?
Provide a comprehensive account of the strike
Examine the rich history surrounding the strike
Promote the biases and propaganda of the strike
Discredit the significance of Bloody Saturday
What can visitors do in the 'Unbreakable' digital exhibit?
Explore the context surrounding the strike
Draw their own conclusions through research
Delve further into the events of 1919
All of the above
According to the Western Labor News, what was the spirit of the strike?
A determination to help the cause of brotherhood
A passionate desire for higher wages
A commitment to overthrow the government
A hope for improved working conditions
How many workers went on strike during the Winnipeg General Strike?
25,000
27,000
28,000
30,000
What is the significance of the Winnipeg General Strike?
It marked a turning point in Canadian labor history
It led to the formation of labor unions in Winnipeg
It resulted in the resignation of the city's mayor
It caused a decline in worker's rights
When did the Winnipeg General Strike take place?
1881
1912
1919
1924
How many workers participated in the strike?
5,000
15,000
25,000
35,000
What were the main demands of the striking workers?
Higher wages
Better working conditions
Collective bargaining rights
All of the above
Who formed the Citizens' Committee of One Thousand to fight the strike?
Employers
Government officials
Trade unions
Striking workers
What did the Citizens' Committee of One Thousand label the strike as?
A Bolshevik revolution
A peaceful protest
A negotiation tactic
A political campaign
How did workers in other cities show solidarity with the Winnipeg strikers?
By organizing their own strikes
By sending financial support
By boycotting businesses
By writing letters to the government
What happened during the clash between strikers and the Special Police on June 10?
The strikers surrendered
The Special Police surrendered
Both sides suffered injuries
Both sides reached a peaceful resolution
What action did Mayor Charles Gray take in response to the strike?
He supported the strikers
He fired the police officers
He joined the Citizens' Committee
He negotiated with the striking workers
What event is known as 'Bloody Saturday'?
The start of the strike
The arrest of strike leaders
The clash between strikers and police
The end of the strike
Who were the leaders of the Strike Committee?
Business elites
Government officials
Trade union representatives
Returned war veterans
Who was the Prime Minister of Canada during the Winnipeg General Strike?
Sir Robert Borden
Adolf Hitler
John A. Macdonald
Justin Trudeau
What was the year of the Winnipeg General Strike?
1919
1920
1921
1918
Why did the federal government crush the Winnipeg General Strike?
Fear of revolution
Support for labor rights
Economic downturn
Political instability
Which movement became dominant in the four western provinces after the Winnipeg General Strike?
One Big Union (OBU)
Trade Union Congress (TUC)
Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)
American Federation of Labor (AFL)
Who were the leaders of the Winnipeg General Strike?
Not mentioned in the text
Sir Robert Borden
Trade Union Congress (TUC)
One Big Union (OBU)
What was the outcome of the Winnipeg General Strike?
Crushed by the federal government
Successful labor revolt
Peaceful resolution
Increased unemployment
What charge were the leaders of the Winnipeg General Strike arrested under?
Sedition
Treason
Sabotage
Conspiracy
What role did Sir Robert Borden play in the Winnipeg General Strike?
Arresting the leaders
Supporting the labor movement
Intervening to end the strike
Promoting economic growth
What caused the subsiding of the labor revolt after the Winnipeg General Strike?
Federal intervention and economic downturn
Increased labor rights
Political stability
Foreign intervention
Which provinces were affected by the Winnipeg General Strike?
Not mentioned in the text
All provinces in Canada
Four western provinces
Eastern provinces
What were the main factors that led to the events of the Winnipeg General Strike?
Effects of the First World War and the flu epidemic of 1918
High unemployment rates and inflation
Desire for fair wages and economic support
All of the above
When did the workers walk off the job and march into the streets of Winnipeg?
May 15, 1918
May 15, 1919
June 21, 1919
June 21, 1920
Who were the participants of the Winnipeg General Strike?
Only private sector workers
Only public sector workers
Both private and public sector workers
Only garment workers
What tragic event marked the end of the Winnipeg General Strike?
The firing of workers by the Royal North-West Mounted Police
The killing of two workers by union busters
The arrest of strike leaders
The intervention of the military
What was the significance of the Winnipeg General Strike?
It led to immediate labour reforms in Canada
It set the stage for future labour reforms
It resulted in the dissolution of unions
It had no impact on labour movements
What is one of the issues that matter to Canada's workers?
Pharmacare
Ending discrimination
Gender equality
All of the above
What do unions do to build worker power?
Encourage workers to join political parties
Advocate for fair wages and benefits
Organize strikes and protests
All of the above
What is one way unions strengthen communities?
By providing free healthcare services
By supporting local businesses
By organizing community events
By advocating for environmental protection
Who can students contact to learn more about unions?
Union organizers
Government officials
Employers
Teachers
What is the largest general strike in Canadian history?
The Winnipeg General Strike
The Montreal General Strike
The Toronto General Strike
The Vancouver General Strike
What event triggered the Winnipeg General Strike?
The end of the First World War
The shutdown of war factories
The high cost of living
The huge profits made by manufacturers
What were some of the demands of the strikers?
Higher wages and working conditions
Jobs for everyone
Lower cost of living
All of the above
What was the response to the appeal for a general strike in Winnipeg?
Overwhelming support
Limited support
No support
Mixed response
Who organized the "Citizens' Committee" to oppose the strike?
Winnipeg business leaders
Federal government
Union leaders
Strikers
What action did the mayor of Winnipeg take during the strike?
Fired most of the city police force
Supported the strikers
Called for negotiations
Stayed neutral
What event led to the outbreak of violence during the strike?
A riot after a speech
The arrest of union leaders
The parade organized by war veterans
The firing of the city police force
How many strikers were killed on Bloody Saturday?
0
2
34
94
What happened to the strike leaders after the strike was called off?
They were convicted and sentenced to jail
They were released without charges
They were elected to Parliament
They went into hiding
Who was James Shaver Woodsworth?
A Protestant minister and social activist
The mayor of Winnipeg
A war veteran
A leader of the Citizens' Committee
What was the outcome of the Winnipeg General Strike?
The largest social revolt in Canadian history was crushed
The strikers achieved all their demands
The strike led to a revolution in Canada
The strike had no impact
