Labor Movement Quiz

What is a strike?

• A peaceful negotiation between workers and employers

• A work stoppage by employees to protest conditions

• A celebration of labor achievements

• A government-imposed work schedule

Who were the Knights of Labor?

• A group of medieval knights

• A labor organization advocating for workers' rights

• A political party in the 1800s

• A religious group promoting peace

What is the role of scabs in labor disputes?

• They are mediators between workers and employers

• They are replacement workers during a strike

• They are union leaders

• They are government officials overseeing labor laws

Who was Mother Jones?

• A famous singer

• A labor activist and community organizer

• A political leader

• A fictional character in a novel

What is the American Federation of Labor?

• A government agency regulating labor laws

• A labor union focused on skilled workers

• A political party supporting labor rights

• A social club for business leaders

What was a key similarity between the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor?

• Both were political parties

• Both focused on international trade

• Both aimed to improve workers' rights

• Both were founded in the 20th century

What event is associated with the Haymarket Square protest?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• A violent clash between police and protesters

• A major labor union merger

• The opening of a new factory

What impact did the Haymarket Riot have on the labor movement?

• It led to the immediate success of labor unions

• It caused a decline in public support for labor unions

• It resulted in new labor laws being passed

• It had no significant impact

What is the primary focus of the American Federation of Labor?

• Political reform

• Skilled labor and trade unions

• Agricultural development

• International diplomacy

What was the main cause of the protest at Haymarket Square?

• A demand for higher wages

• A call for an eight-hour workday

• A protest against new machinery

• A celebration of a labor victory