Labor Movement Quiz

What were the main goals of the labor movement in the United States?

• To protect the common interest of workers

• To promote the interests of employers

• To increase child labor

• To reduce wages and working conditions

When did the labor movement in the United States originate?

• 1768

• 1794

• 1827

• 1852

Which group of workers were mainly involved in the early trade union development?

• Industrial workers

• Skilled workers

• Unskilled workers

• Women and minorities

What was the name of the national union formed in 1886 to counter the Knights of Labor?

• American Federation of Labor (AFL)

• Committee for Industrial Organization (CIO)

• National Labor Union

• Knights of Labor

What was the main reason for the division between labor reform and trade unionism in the late 19th century?

• Differences in political ideologies

• Lack of support from the government

• Conflicts over wages and working conditions

• Industrial changes and the rise of mass production

Which group of workers faced discrimination within the labor movement?

• Skilled workers

• Women and minorities

• Industrial workers

• Unskilled workers

What event helped to revitalize the labor movement during the Great Depression?

• The formation of the American Federation of Labor

• The passage of New Deal collective bargaining legislation

• The rise of the Committee for Industrial Organization

• The end of World War II

What was the main purpose of the AFL-CIO, formed in 1955?

• To advance the economic and job interests of the union membership

• To promote political parties and candidates

• To support international labor movements

• To advocate for social equality

What was the impact of collective bargaining after World War II?

• Decreased job security for union workers

• Reduced weekly earnings in manufacturing

• Increased security against old age, illness, and unemployment

• Limited the growth of the labor movement

What was the main goal of the labor movement in the 19th century?

• To achieve social equality

• To increase profits for employers

• To promote individualism and competition

• To discourage organized labor