Question

why did the radicals adopt the methods of strike and why boycotts? ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Causes of Winnipeg General Strike

The immediate reasons for the building trades and metal workers going on strike were for better wages and working conditions, for recognition of their unions and for the principle of collective bargaining. ... The tight labor market had led to an increase in unions.

Answer 2

Answer:

A general strike (or mass strike) is a strike action in which a substantial proportion of the total labour force in a city, region, or country participates. General strikes are characterised by the participation of workers in a multitude of workplaces, and tend to involve entire communities. General strikes first occurred in the mid-19th century, and have characterised many historically important strikes.