Industrialization and the Rise of Organized Labor Quiz

Which groups of people were frequently employed as low-paid workers during the industrial revolution?

• Skilled workers

• Carpenters

• Immigrants

• Teachers

What were the safety conditions like in factories during the industrial revolution?

• Highly regulated and safe

• Moderately safe

• Unsafe and dangerous

• Unknown

What are two benefits that factory workers have today, but did not have during the industrial revolution?

• Higher wages and shorter working hours

• Better safety regulations and equal pay for women

• Unions and restrictions on immigration

• Improved working conditions and improved terms of employment

How did Trusts and Monopolies lead to the rise of unions?

• They provided financial support to unions

• They created unfair working conditions

• They encouraged workers to form unions

• They had no impact on the rise of unions

Why might the Knights of Labor want restrictions on immigration?

• To protect the rights of immigrant workers

• To reduce competition for jobs

• To promote diversity in the workforce

• To support the growth of unions

Why were Union workers unsuccessful in striking against the Homestead Steel plant? What factors made the strike insignificant to the plant?

• The plant had strong security measures

• The workers lacked support from other unions

• The strike was poorly organized and violent

• The plant had a large workforce

How do you think the violent Homestead Strike affects the way people view unions?

• It strengthens support for unions

• It creates fear and negative perception of unions

• It has no impact on people's view of unions

• It leads to increased union membership

What were some terms and conditions the American Federation of Labor (AFL) was fighting for?

• Equal pay for women and child labor restrictions

• Higher wages and shorter working hours

• Improved safety regulations and better working conditions

• Rights for unskilled workers and minorities

Which group opposed the American Federation of Labor (AFL) due to their strictness on acceptance?

• Knights of Labor

• Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)

• American Railway Union

• Homestead Strike workers

After reviewing all of these labor unions, what do you notice they all have in common?

• They all fought for higher wages

• They all supported skilled workers

• They all opposed immigration

• They all aimed to protect workers' rights