(MMS) Labor Movement and Reforms

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Many workers responded to low pay and dangerous working conditions by:

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forming labor unions

Front

Which group would have called for the action mentioned in the headline? Options: Boss Tweed and his political machine, Captains of Industry, Suffragettes, American Federation of Labor

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American Federation of Labor

Front

When workers sang the song "Eight hours for work, Eight hours for rest, Eight hours for what we will" from the AFL song, what were they asking for?

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shorter work days

Front

What was the time period called when people tried to work toward improved safety conditions, reduced work hours, and restrictions on child labor?

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Progressive Era

Front

What happened after the Homestead Strike? Options: there was public pressure to make unions illegal, more workers wanted to join unions, many new unions were formed, union membership numbers did not change

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there was public pressure to make unions illegal

Front

The Homestead Strike was associated with which industry? Options: oil, steel, railroad, automobile

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steel

Front

The Pullman Strike was associated with which industry? Options: oil, steel, railroad, automobile

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railroad

Front

Which strike is this headline, about the president calling in the army for help, probably about? Headway Strike, Newsboy Strike of 1899, Pullman Strike, Choo-Choo Strike of 1901

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Pullman Strike

Front

Which Progressive Era reform solved the problem of factory workers who worked 12 hour days, six days per week?

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40 hour work week

Front

What was the goal of labor unions like the American Federation of Labor?

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improved working conditions and better pay