organized labor 2

What was the outcome of the 1886 Haymarket Riot in terms of public opinion towards labor unions in America?

• Increased support for labor unions

• Indifference towards labor unions

• Wary of labor unions

• Complete disbandment of labor unions

In which city did a violent protest occur that is associated with the 1886 Haymarket Riot?

• New York

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• Boston

What was the immediate consequence of the Homestead Strike ?

• The government increased wages for all workers.

• Troops were called in to quell the fighting between workers and Carnegie Steel.

• The Pullman Palace Car Company increased rail worker wages.

• Nationwide railroad traffic and mail delivery improved.

What was the result of the actions taken by the Pullman Palace Car Company?

• It led to the Homestead Strike.

• It resulted in the improvement of rail services.

• It caused the Pullman Strike, halting nationwide railroad traffic and mail delivery.

• It had no significant impact on rail operations.

What was the immediate consequence of the Homestead Strike involving Carnegie Steel and its workers?

• The government increased wages for all steel workers.

• Troops were called in to quell the fighting.

• The strike led to a nationwide increase in steel production.

• Carnegie Steel immediately agreed to worker demands.

What action did the Pullman Palace Car Company take that led to the Pullman Strike?

• They expanded their operations nationwide.

• They increased wages for all employees.

• They laid off rail workers and cut wages.

• They improved working conditions.

Who was the leader of the strike organizers that the government ordered to end the strike?

• Samuel Gompers

• John L. Lewis

• Eugene V. Debs

• William D. Haywood

What was the consequence for the strike leader when he refused to end the strike?

• He was promoted

• He was fined

• He was sent to jail

• He was exonerated

What action did the government take to end the strike after the leader refused to comply?

• Negotiated a settlement

• Called in troops

• Ignored the strike

• Offered concessions

What was a common legal action taken by employers against unions during the growth of American industry?

• Employers encouraged union activities

• Employers ignored union demands

• Employers successfully appealed for court orders against unions

• Employers negotiated with all union demands