Quiz on the Rise of the Labor Movement

During the rise of the labor movement, what was a common practice for families like Aria's?

• Whole families worked due to low wages

• Children were not allowed to work

• Only men worked in factories

• Women were paid more than men

What was the primary focus of the American Federation of Labor (AFL)?

• Organizing all working men and women

• Focusing on wages, hours, and conditions

• Promoting African American employment

• Ending child labor

What was a 'sweatshop' during the labor movement?

• A government-run factory

• A makeshift factory in unused buildings

• A luxurious factory

• A place where only children worked

What was the result of the Railroad Strike of 1877?

• The strike led to the formation of new unions

• Workers received higher wages

• The President sent in Federal troops to end the protest

• The strike was successful

After the Haymarket Riot, what was the public opinion of unions according to Benjamin's history class discussion?

• Public opinion turned against the Unions

• Unions were ignored by the public

• Unions were seen as beneficial

• Unions gained more support

In a school project, Harper and Mason are researching historical labor movements. They come across the Knights of Labor. What was the purpose of the Knights of Labor?

• To exclude African Americans

• To focus solely on wages

• To promote only skilled workers

• To support equal pay, 8-hour workdays, and an end to child labor

In a small town, a factory owner named Avery required all new employees to sign a 'yellow-dog contract'. What did this contract entail?

• A contract that forbade workers from joining Unions

• A contract that allowed workers to strike

• A contract that guaranteed higher wages

• A contract that ensured job security

What was the government's response to the Pullman Strike?

• The government negotiated with the Union

• The government supported the Union

• The government issued a court injunction against the Union

• The government ignored the strike

Liam and Scarlett were discussing the significance of the Homestead Strike of 1892 in their history class. What was the outcome of this event?

• It resulted in higher wages for steelworkers

• It was a major defeat for the labor movement

• It led to the formation of the AFL

• It was the first strike to use arbitration

In a school project, Abigail and Michael are researching labor movements. They come across the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). What role did the IWW play in the labor movement?

• They supported only non-violent protests

• They focused on skilled workers only

• They aimed to unite all workers into one union

• They were against strikes