Labor Union History Quiz

What was the general outcome of union struggles in the late 1800s according to the text?

• Unions experienced more gains than setbacks.

• Unions consistently received government support.

• Unions achieved mixed results and often faced setbacks.

• Unions were fully supported by most Americans.

What action did the federal government take during the Railroad Strike of 1877?

• The federal government supported the unions' demands.

• The federal government remained neutral.

• The federal government sent troops to break up strikes.

• The federal government provided financial aid to strikers.

What was the legal basis for the injunction issued against the American Railway Union and its head, Eugene V. Debs?

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Sherman Antitrust Act

• The Federal Trade Commission Act

• The Clayton Antitrust Act

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the case In re Debs?

• The injunction against the American Railway Union was unconstitutional.

• The injunction was too narrow and specific.

• The broad injunction was constitutionally legal.

• The federal government had no right to intervene in strikes.

How did the violent nature of strikes and events like the Haymarket Affair affect the public perception of unions?

• It increased public support for unions.

• It had no significant impact on public perception.

• It led to a view of union members as dangerous radicals.

• It strengthened the unions by showing their determination.

What percentage of the employed labor force joined unions in the late 1800s?

• About 10 percent

• About 25 percent

• About 50 percent

• About 75 percent

From 1890 to 1915, how did the average work hours per week for union employees change?

• Increased from 54 to 49 hours

• Decreased from 54 to 49 hours

• Decreased from 49 to 54 hours

• Stayed the same at 54 hours

By how much did the weekly pay rise for union employees from 1890 to 1915?

• From $17.60 to $21.30

• From $15.00 to $20.00

• From $20.00 to $25.00

• From $18.50 to $23.00

Which group still struggled to survive financially despite the gains made by skilled laborers?

• Union leaders

• Nonunion workers

• Skilled laborers

• Unskilled laborers, largely consisting of White women, African Americans, and new immigrants

What did unions accomplish besides securing better wages, hours, and working conditions?

• They won the right to vote for workers.

• They gained some recognition of workers’ rights.

• They established a new government.

• They created a new currency for workers.