General Strike
What year was it in?
1919
Who wanted to Build the CPR?
Sir John A MacDonald
What was in high demand?
gold, coal and silver
About 1 million
what was the initial fee?
50$
How many people died in the strike?
2
Why was no progress made in 5 years?
Liberals won the election
Why was there more workers in 1920 then 1900?
Dramatic population increase
How many people moved to the US in the early 1900s?
Over 2 million
What was the final fee?
500$
What were the 2 things the people wanted?
A minimum wage and 48 hour work weeks
600
How many major railroads were built?
3
Why did people move to the states?
More land at better terms
Why was this implemented?
Government thought there was to many Chinese people.
How many people went on strike?
25-30 Thousand
When was the railroad completed?
November 7th 1885
What % of tariffs were implemented
35%
What job did most immigrants do?
Farmed
When did it finally get taken off?
1947
What was the exact date?
May 15 1919
Who drove the last spike?
Donald smith
What % of power in Canada was hydroelectric?
97%
Why did lots of people move from Europe?
There was a lot of war at this time
What would the fee have been worth today?