Labor Unions Quiz

What was the economic approach called that involved little federal intervention in states' rights until after the Civil War?

• Keynesian economics

• Laissez-faire capitalism

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

What concept did many educated Americans agree with in the late 1800s, which suggested that the 'fittest' members of society would survive?

• Marxism

• Social Darwinism

• Communism

• Utilitarianism

What was one of the main reasons working conditions were not improving in the late 1800s?

• Lack of technology

• Unprecedented immigration

• High wages

• Government intervention

What was the attitude of the AFL towards strikes and political involvement?

• Supported both

• Opposed both

• Supported strikes but not political involvement

• Opposed strikes but supported political involvement

Which union was known for its militant approach and included sabotage and class warfare in its tactics?

• American Federation of Labor

• Knights of Labor

• Industrial Workers of the World

• United Auto Workers

What was the main reason American workers turned to organizing labor unions?

• Dissatisfaction with government

• Increase their bargaining position in the market

• Overhaul the economic system

• Support political candidates

What was the public opinion against the unions after the Haymarket demonstration?

• Supportive

• Neutral

• Against, feeling they were too radical

• Indifferent

What was the outcome of the strike at the Carnegie steel mill in Homestead, Pennsylvania?

• Workers won the strike

• Workers received higher wages

• The strike was broken and unions were not welcome for nearly 40 years

• Workers were given better working conditions

Where did the Haymarket demonstration take place?

• New York

• Chicago

• Boston

• Philadelphia

What did the Pullman Company require its workers to do?

• Live in a company town

• Work fewer hours

• Receive higher wages

• Take more vacation time