User blog:ChrisL123/The Red Americas?

Hypothetical timeline idea again!

So, in my history class, we've been learning about the Great Depression and its affects in Canada. I've never really realized it, but the idea of a communist revolution in Canada was a startling reality, even having communists barred from having a party and jailed. I also learned of major strikes by civilians and even war veterans during the Great Depression, such as the or the, which caused even more fear of the red menace. So it got me thinking, what if ideology of communism was more welcomed among Canadians suffering with the Depression?

I've considered several POD's for it, but I haven't decided how it could all unwrap. Here's what I tentatively had in mind:


 * The Winnipeg General Strike is not put down so easily, and more support is gained for the protesters. The Communist Party and its followers become more involved in the strikes, beginning to spread their beliefs, increasing supporters.
 * tries harder to put down the protests to avoid a revolution, often with violent clashes. Strikes are reinforced under his harsh reign and severely hated policies.
 * A similar could take place, that would get enough support to successfully get to Ottawa and hold major protests. Major protests would happen in Ottawa as Bennett opens fire on the people and tries to rid the communist revolutionaries. Perhaps a Canadian  would occur?

While I'd still need to research more on the topic, that's the general idea I've had. Does anyone have any alternate POD ideas? If a communist revolution could happen in Canada, would it last? Would the ideology better spread to the United States, to actually have a Red America? ChrisL123 (talk) 04:53, November 10, 2012 (UTC)