Labor union

When was the Knights of Labor founded?

• 1876

• 1869

• 1886

• 1892

Under whose leadership did the Knights of Labor gain prominence as a national labor union?

• A) Daniel Burnham

• B) Terence V. Powderly

• C) Jacob Riis

• D) Thorstein Veblen

What rights did the Knights of Labor advocate for?

• A) Six-hour workday

• B) Equal pay for equal work

• C) Segregated labor unions

• D) Limited membership based on skill level

Which event led to the decline of the Knights of Labor's influence in 1886?

• A) Haymarket Square riot

• B) Formation of American Federation of Labor

• C) Passage of labor laws

• D) Knights of Labor strike failure

What was the outcome of the Haymarket Square riot?

• A) Peaceful resolution

• B) Crackdown on anarchists and labor movements

• C) Government support for labor unions

• D) Increased public support for labor rights

Which architect believed in the transformative power of urban environments?

• A) Daniel Burnham

• B) Jacob Riis

• C) Thorstein Veblen

• D) Frederick Law Olmstead

What concept did Thorstein Veblen develop regarding consumption?

• A) Conspicuous consumption

• B) Frugal consumption

• C) Social consumption

• D) Excessive consumption

What forms of mass transportation contributed to the growth of cities in the late 19th century?

• A) Steam ferries, elevated trains, and cable cars

• B) Horse-drawn carriages

• C) Bicycles and rickshaws

• D) Walking and horseback riding

What problem resulted from the rapid growth of urban populations?

• A) Abundance of resources

• B) Decrease in crime rates

• C) Overcrowding and disease

• D) Improved living conditions

How did the Knights of Labor differ from some other labor unions of the time?

• A) They limited membership based on race and gender

• B) They focused solely on skilled workers

• C) They welcomed members regardless of race, gender, or skill level

• D) They advocated for longer work hours