Unit 4 - Making Things Better

What is anarchism?

• the rejection of all forms of government-based on beliefs

• a protest of all royal people

• an organization of workers who use their collective strength to bargain for pay and better working conditions

• an economic system in which the government owns all products

What is a union?

• an organization where people knock on others' doors and threaten them

• an organization where minors use their knowledge to debate their teachers

• an organization of workers who use their collective strength to bargain for pay and better working conditions

What is socialism?

• an economic system in which individuals own products

• an economic system that another country owns but is independent

• an economic system in which the government owns product

• an economic system in which individuals pay off the country's debt

What is the purpose of a labor union?

• Labor unions are organized groups of workers who use their collective strength to demand fair pay and improved working conditions.

• Labor unions are organized groups where corporate owners get together and discuss a way to get their workers to do more work.

• Labor unions are groups where people who do free labor have a party with their families.

• Labor unions are organized groups where many get together and play games such as Monopoly.

Which of the following describes the Haymarket Square incident?

• Workers held a peaceful, legal rally at Haymarket Square, Chicago.

• Corporations were underpaying their bakers who worked in Haymarket Square, Michigan.

• Just as the rally was ending, police arrived and someone threw a bomb. Police opened fire.

• Eight leaders of the rally were arrested, convicted, and imprisoned, and 6 were hanged.

• Eight leaders of the rally were arrested, convicted, and imprisoned, and four were hanged.

How did the general public react to the unions?

• The general public opposed unions due to their association with violence.
• Most people were indifferent and showed no interest in unions.
• The general public had mixed reactions, initially viewing unions with suspicion but later showing support as they recognized their role in improving labor conditions.
• The public universally supported unions from the start.

By the 1880s, factories had grown much larger and the number of factory workers had greatly increased.

How did the relationship between the workers and owners change?

• The relationship became more impersonal and hierarchical, leading to increased tensions and labor movements.
• Owners started to live among the workers, creating a family-like atmosphere.
• Workers gained equal power and influence over business decisions.
• The relationship became more friendly and collaborative, fostering teamwork.

What is the definition of sweatshop?

• A sweatshop is a government facility that provides job training.
• A sweatshop is a type of restaurant that serves fast food.
• A sweatshop is a workplace with poor conditions, low wages, and long hours.
• A sweatshop is a luxury workplace with high salaries and short hours.

What is the definition of collective bargaining?

• A method for hiring new employees.
• A process for evaluating employee performance.
• A strategy for reducing employee wages.
• Collective bargaining is the negotiation process between employers and a group of employees to establish terms of employment.

What was Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire?

• A fire drill conducted in 1911 at a clothing factory.
• A protest against working conditions in 1910.
• The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire was a deadly industrial disaster in 1911 that killed 146 workers and prompted reforms in labor laws.
• A celebration of labor rights held in 1912.