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Rise of Unions
Social Studies 10, Unit #8
Question | Answer |
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What was the era known as? | The Laurier era. |
What did this time show great discrepancy between? | The rich and poor. |
When did labour unions begin to form? | 1880-1910 |
How were protests/strikes taken care of? | They were put down with violence. |
Where were the most brutal protests held and taken down? | BC |
What did union workers fight for? | Better working conditions and fare pay. |
How many miners were arrested? | 179 |
What happened in 1912-1914? | There were major strikes at old Dunsmuir mines in Nanaimo. |
Who put down the Dumsmuier mine strikes? | Provincial Militia |