Red Clydeside

• In 1917, there was a communist revolution in Russia.
• After the war, there were protests about hunger and bad housing in Scotland.
• Some people in the government were worried that there might be a communist revolution in Scotland.
• In 1919, there was a massive protest in Glasgow as workers wanted to work less hours and get a £1 pay rise.
• Some red flags were raised at the protest.
• The government ordered tanks and soldiers into George Square to end the protest.
• Machine guns were set up on top of buildings around George Square.
• Some people believe that the government overreacted to the protest.