Which of the following best describes the main cause of the Pullman Strike of 1894?

Wage cuts and high rents in company towns

Which of the following was a consequence of the Homestead Strike of 1892?

A setback for union power in the steel industry

Explain how the rise of industrialization in the late 19th century contributed to the growth of the labor movement.

It led to poor working conditions and low wages, prompting workers to organize.

It created more jobs with better conditions, reducing the need for unions.

It eliminated the need for skilled labor.

It resulted in fewer factories and less urbanization.

Which of the following best explains why many strikes in the late 19th century were unsuccessful?

The government and business owners often sided against the workers.

Workers were always paid during strikes.

Strikes were illegal in all states.

Unions had more power than employers.

How did the Knights of Labor differ from the American Federation of Labor (AFL)?

The Knights of Labor accepted both skilled and unskilled workers, while the AFL focused on skilled workers.

The Knights of Labor only accepted women.

The AFL was founded before the Knights of Labor.

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Haymarket Riot on the labor movement?

It led to a decline in union membership due to violence associated with the event.

It increased public support for unions.

It resulted in the immediate passage of labor laws.

It had no effect on the labor movement.

Why did many immigrants join labor unions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

They sought better wages and working conditions.

They wanted to become business owners.

They were required to join by law.

They wanted to avoid paying taxes.

Which of the following best explains the significance of the Pullman Strike for the national labor movement?

It demonstrated the power of federal intervention in labor disputes.

It resulted in the immediate success of the union’s demands.

It led to the creation of the Social Security Act.

Analyze the reasons why the government often intervened on the side of business owners during major strikes in the late 19th century.

To maintain order and support economic interests

To protect the rights of workers

Evaluate the long-term consequences of the labor movement on American society in the early 20th century.

It resulted in improved labor laws and working conditions.

It led to the decline of cities.

It caused the end of industrialization.

Using evidence from the period, explain how the Homestead Strike influenced public perception of labor unions.

It led some to view unions as violent and radical.

It increased sympathy for unions among all Americans.

It had no effect on public opinion.

It made unions more popular with business owners.

Assess the effectiveness of labor unions in achieving their goals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

They achieved some improvements in wages and working conditions, but faced significant opposition.

They were completely ineffective and achieved no reforms.

They immediately ended all labor disputes.

They only benefited business owners.

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Which of the following best defines a labor union?

An organization of workers formed to protect and advance their rights and interests

A group of business owners who set prices

A government agency that regulates trade

A political party advocating for free trade

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What was the main goal of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) when it was founded?

To promote industrialization

To improve wages and working conditions for skilled workers

To support child labor

To encourage immigration

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Which event is most closely associated with the labor movement in the late 19th century?

The Haymarket Riot

The Boston Tea Party

The Louisiana Purchase

The Gold Rush

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Who was a prominent leader of the labor movement and the founder of the American Railway Union?

Andrew Carnegie

Eugene V. Debs

John D. Rockefeller

Cornelius Vanderbilt

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Which law was passed in 1890 to limit monopolies and encourage competition, indirectly affecting labor unions?

Sherman Antitrust Act

Homestead Act

Dawes Act

Morrill Act

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Which of the following was a common tactic used by labor unions to achieve their goals?

Strikes

Taxation

Tariffs

Filibusters

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Which group was excluded from membership in the early American Federation of Labor (AFL)?

Skilled workers

Unskilled workers

Male workers

White-collar workers

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SS.912.A.3.9

Which of the following best defines a labor union?

What was the main goal of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) when it was founded?

Which event is most closely associated with the labor movement in the late 19th century?

Who was a prominent leader of the labor movement and the founder of the American Railway Union?

Which law was passed in 1890 to limit monopolies and encourage competition, indirectly affecting labor unions?

Which of the following was a common tactic used by labor unions to achieve their goals?

Which group was excluded from membership in the early American Federation of Labor (AFL)?

Which of the following best describes the main cause of the Pullman Strike of 1894?

Which of the following was a consequence of the Homestead Strike of 1892?

Which term refers to a situation where workers refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet their demands?

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