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What is a labor union?

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

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

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To improve wages and working conditions for skilled workers

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

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The Haymarket Riot

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

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Eugene V. Debs

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

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Sherman Antitrust Act

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Which of the following was a common tactic used by labor unions to achieve their goals? Options: Strikes, Taxation, Tariffs, Filibusters

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Strikes

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Which group was excluded from membership in the early American Federation of Labor (AFL)? Options: Skilled workers, Unskilled workers, Male workers, White-collar workers

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Unskilled workers

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Main cause of the Pullman Strike of 1894?

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Wage cuts and high rents in company towns

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Consequence of the Homestead Strike of 1892?

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A setback for union power in the steel industry

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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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Strike

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