Labor Strikes and Legislation Flashcard

Front

Who was the manager at Carnegie's steel plant during the Homestead Strike?

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Henry Frick

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What was the main reason for the Pullman Strike? Options: High rents, Wage cuts, Firing of three workers, Unfair working hours

Back

Wage cuts

Front

What was the Sherman Antitrust Act originally intended to prevent? Options: Union strikes, Wage cuts, Monopolies, High rents

Back

Monopolies

Front

Which event showed the government's power over workers during the Great Railroad Strike? Options: Union formation, Workers winning negotiations, Federal troops breaking the strike, Burning of bridges

Back

Federal troops breaking the strike

Front

What did the Pullman Strike leaders want to achieve?

Back

Better pay for workers

Front

How did the Sherman Antitrust Act affect unions during the Pullman Strike?

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Weakened them

Front

What was the immediate cause of the Pullman Strike?

Back

Firing of three workers

Front

What was the response of the state militia during the Homestead Strike?

Back

Protected the mill

Front

What did the workers at the Pullman factories do after the Grievance Committee's decision?

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Walked out

Front

What was the company's position during the Pullman Strike regarding wages?

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Could not increase wages