Chapter 11 Labor Unions - American History

"Eight hours for work, eight hours for rest, eight hours for what we will!" This quote most strongly represents the opinion of who?

• Farmers who want railroads regulated

• Andrew Carnegie and other corporation owners

• The federal government

• Organizers of labor unions

Between 1865 and 1900, what was the general attitude of the federal government concerning labor unions?

• hostile towards union efforts

• eager to act as a mediator between labor and management

• indifferent to the struggles between workers and industry

• supportive of the goals of organized labor

During the late 1800s, business leaders like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller would most likely have supported

• increased government regulation of big business

• a law that imposed increased taxes on the wealthy

• a policy of laissez-faire capitalism

• protection of consumers against unsafe practices

Which of the following was NOT a factor that brought about the growth of organized labor in American society?

• Desire to have a national voice

• Women and children working in factories

• Workers poorly paid and worked long hours

• Unions looked upon as led by anarchists

Which one was OPPOSED by labor unions?

• Proposed a new law to ban child labor

• Workers compensation should be denied to workers

• Allow more immigrant labor to enter the United States

• Introduction of unemployment insurance

Which of the following is TRUE

• Strikes by labor unions usually gained public support

• The government often opposed labor union activities

• Labor unions demands were frequently met by large corporations

• Arbitration was often used to end labor unrest in America

to identify specific working conditions/hazards laborers encountered during industrialization

Why did the number of labor unions in the United States start to rise after the Industrial Revolution?