Labor Union Review

What was an impact of the Haymarket Riot?

• The federal government passed new laws protecting workers

• Membership in the Knights of Labor increased

• The federal government killed 7 police and 4 citizens

• Membership in the Knights of Labor decreased

During the Gilded Age, _______________ controlled many industries, and were able to set prices and mistreat workers.

• the government

• workers

• labor unions

• monopolies

The American Federation of Labor differed from the Knights of Labor because

• the AFL allowed all workers and races to join

• The AFL only allowed skilled workers to join

• The AFL only allowed unskilled workers to join

• The AFL was associated with violent anarchists

Why was the Homestead Strike historic?

• It showed the federal government finally being to side with workers

• It showed the how unionizing and collective bargaining could successfully improve working conditions.

• It showed that detective agencies and police had more in common with workers than factory owners

• It showed the federal government sided with business owners over the workers.

Why was the Pullman Strike historic?

• It was widespread but the government still sided with business owners

• It was violent and ended in thousands of workers dying

• It set a precedent of the US government protecting workers rights

• It created the US Postal Service

Which president was the first to truly side with workers?

• Chester Arthur

• Teddy Roosevelt

• Franklin Roosevelt

• James Garfield

Why did workers form unions?

• To create chaos

• To violently overthrow business owners and take control of factories

• To collectively bargain for better conditions

• To form a militia and overthrow the US government

Why wasn't the Knights of Labor successful?

• It was the smallest union in US history

• Skilled workers were easily replaced so striking was not useful

• Infighting created a hostile environment

• Unskilled workers were easily replaced so striking was not useful

What was NOT a demand of labor unions in the Gilded Age

• Shorter workdays

• Better pay

• Safer conditions

• Paid maternity leave

Why would factory owners prefer child labor?

• It was cheaper and kids were easier to control

• So they did not have to pay for employee daycare

• Children did not get injured or killed as frequently as adults

• Family units worked together very efficiently