The Progressive Era

What are some examples of bad working conditions faced by America of that era?

• long work hours

• work rewards

• money

• breaks at work

What is a trust

• money used for business purposes

• a group of companies works together to control an industry and drive other companies out of business

• a bank account

• to control an industry of businesses

What is one effect several large companies can have when they control an entire industry?

• They can scam their consumers

• Companies can do whatever they choose to with their products

• The companies can charge higher prices for their products

• Nothing

What is a radical?

• A person who doesn't follow directions

• Someone who advocates extreme or revolutionary changes

• a president

• a leader

What "change" were unions demanding exactly?

• They wanted higher wages and better working conditions for workers

• They wanted higher wages

• They wanted better working conditions

• They wanted to lead the company

What was the first labor union?

• Labor of Knights

• The Knights of Labor

• The Knights and Armors

• The Knights

A boycott is...

• People agree not to buy goods made by certain companies

• People agree to buy products

• A union of protestors

• A union

What was the increase in union membership between 1900-1920?

• The union membership decreased

• Union membership increased fivefold

• The union had no changes

• The union was resolved.

What is necessary for a boycott to be effective?

• A boycott can be effective no matter what.

• There has to be at least 6 people.

• There must be a union leader.

• Enough people have to participate in it.

Which of the author's on page 498 wrote fiction?

• James Brown

• John Henderson

• Upton Sinclair

• Lincoln Steffens