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Download full textManitoba Social Science Teacher, 1994
Devoted to the Winnipeg General Strike in 1919, this document provides social science teachers with details of the strike as well as general information on teaching about unions, labor, and working-class history. The first article, "The Winnipeg General Strike" (Doug Smith), presents the events during and prior to the Winnipeg General…
Descriptors: Females, Foreign Countries, Industrialization, Instructional Materials
Appell, G. N., Ed. – 1985
Many developing nations are engaged in efforts to transform the traditional agricultural sectors of their economies into modern forms that are more closely linked to the national economy and the export market. Almost universally, the traditional rights to land of the indigenous populations are ignored. The 12 essays in this book examine the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Laborers, Developing Nations, Developmental Programs, Economic Development
Peer reviewedKazin, Michael; Ross, Steven J. – Journal of American History, 1992
Describes the history of Labor Day and its development from social movement to casual holiday. Emphasizes the inherent conflict in trying to arouse positive public opinion while providing organization for workers. Focuses on celebrations in New York (NY), San Francisco (CA), Los Angeles (CA), and Atlanta (GA). Divides the historical development…
Descriptors: Activism, Capitalism, Holidays, Immigrants
