Interwar Years: the Winnipeg General Strike
Brief Description:
Were the actions of the federal government during the Winnipeg General Strike justified?
In this lesson students will learn about the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919. Students will use elements of ethical judgment to determine if the actions of the federal government during the strike were justified. As an extension activity, students will discuss contemporary scenarios where the actions of the government in 1919 would and would not be justified today.
Time Period(s):
1900-PRESENT
Prepared For Grade(s):
10, 11, 12
Concept(s):
ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF HISTORY
