Chapter 3: Industrialization & Labor Unions

Who were the Robber Barons?

• Wealthy Industrialists accused of exploiting workers

• Reformers who fought for workers' rights

• Early labor union leaders

• Political activists supporting workers' rights

Which industry were the Robber Barons primarily associated with?

• Agriculture

• Steel and Railroads

• Education

• Healthcare

Which of the following is NOT a famous Robber Baron

• John D. Rockefeller

• Andrew Carnegie

• J.P. Morgan

• Susan B. Anthony

What was the main goal of Labor Unions during the Industrial Revolution?

• Advocating for workers' rights and better working conditions

• Supporting Big Business

• Promoting government control of industries

• Exploiting workers for profit

Which event is associated with the Haymarket Affair?

• A peaceful workers' rally turned violent in Chicago

• A successful labor strike led by Samuel Gompers

• The formation of the American Federation of Labor

• The passing of the Sherman Antitrust Act

What was the main focus of the Knights of Labor in the late 19th century?

• Advocating for women's suffrage

• Promoting skilled laborers' rights

• Uniting all workers, regardless of trade or skill

• Fighting against immigration

The Homestead Strike of 1892 took place at a steel plant owned by:

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

• J.P. Morgan

• Cornelius Vanderbilt

Which labor union, led by Samuel Gompers, focused on skilled workers and advocated for better wages and working conditions?

• Knights of Labor

• Industrial Workers of the World

• American Federation of Labor

• Congress of Industrial Organizations

What was the primary goal of the Sherman Antitrust Act passed in 1890?

• To regulate monopolistic business practices

• To promote trusts and monopolies

• To restrict workers' rights

• To encourage competition among businesses

What innovation in production methods contributed significantly to the growth of industries during the late 19th century?

• Assembly Line

• Steam Engine

• Waterwheel

• Handloom