Labor History Flashcard

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Most of the strikes in the late 1800s were triggered by a cut in workers' wages.

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False

Front

The Knights of Labor resorted to strikes to force companies to give in to their demands.

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True

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The Homestead steel mill resorted to arbitration in resolving the issues with their workers.

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False

Front

The Great Railroad Strike affected half of the nation's railways.

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False

Front

The American Federation of Labor pushed for closed shops.

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True

Front

Most unions included women in their group.

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False

Front

European immigration to the United States did not influence the religious beliefs of the Americans.

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True

Front

Asian immigrants settled mainly in east coast cities.

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False

Front

Nativists supported immigration to boost the labor workforce.

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False

Front

The Immigration Act of 1882 gave immigration officials the authority to reject immigrants who were unable to take care of themselves.

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True