The Rise of Labor Unions Quiz

What did some workers form to improve their working conditions?

• A sports team

• A labor union

• A book club

• A charity organization

What could happen if factory owners ignored the demands of labor unions?

• Workers might sing

• Workers might strike or walk off the job

• Workers might get a raise

• Workers might receive a bonus

What was a risk for workers who took too long to recover from an injury?

• They would receive a promotion

• They might lose their job

• They would get a bonus

• They would be given a vacation

By the early 1870s, how many members did the National Labor Union have?

• 400,000

• 500,000

• 600,000

• 700,000

When was the American Federation of Labor formed?

• 1876

• 1886

• 1896

• 1906

Who was the leader of the American Federation of Labor?

• Samuel Gompers

• Eugene Debs

• Terence Powderly

• John L. Lewis

What did the Knights of Labor advocate for?

• Only skilled workers

• All workers in an industry

• Only unskilled workers

• Only immigrant workers

What was one of the benefits fought for by labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?

• Longer workdays

• Child labor

• Eight-hour workdays

• No vacations

If a worker stood up to their employer, they may get this.

• Strike

• Blacklisted

• Profits

• Shoes

The NLU convinced this group to pass labor reform laws.

• Congress

• AFL

• Knights of Labor

• Women