4.2 Labor and Populism

What was a major consequence of the shift from small businesses to large companies in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• The value of goods made in the U.S. decreased significantly.

• Workers saw a significant increase in their wages.

• The gap between the rich and the poor became much wider.

• The government started to heavily regulate big businesses.

How did the rise of big businesses affect the lives of factory workers?

• Workers were able to earn higher wages and work fewer hours.

• Workers were able to get better training and education.

• Workers were often forced to work in unsafe conditions with low pay.

• Workers were able to form strong relationships with their employers.

What can you conclude about the living conditions of working families in the early 1900s?

• They lived in comfortable homes with modern amenities.

• They often struggled to afford basic necessities like food and shelter.

• They enjoyed a high standard of living with access to healthcare.

• They had ample opportunities for leisure and entertainment.

What was a common reason why children had to work in the early 1900s?

• They wanted to earn money for their own toys.

• They enjoyed working in factories.

• They were forced to work by their parents to help the family.

• They wanted to learn new skills.

Why did workers in Pullman often have to buy things on credit at the company store?

• They were required to buy everything from the company store.

• They wanted to support the company.

• Their wages weren't enough to cover basic needs.

• The company store offered better deals than other stores.

What was the main reason workers in the late 1800s began to form labor unions?

• To improve working conditions and economic security.

• To create a social club for workers.

• To protest against the government.

• To learn new skills and become more qualified for jobs.

What can you conclude about the impact of the Haymarket Riot on the Knights of Labor?

• The Haymarket Riot led to a significant increase in membership for the Knights of Labor.

• The Haymarket Riot had no impact on the Knights of Labor.

• The Haymarket Riot led to a decrease in membership for the Knights of Labor.

• The Haymarket Riot led to the Knights of Labor merging with the American Federation of Labor.

What can be concluded about the public's perception of labor unions after the Haymarket Riot, Homestead Strike, and Pullman Strike?

• Public opinion of labor unions improved as people saw their struggles.

• Public opinion of labor unions remained unchanged.

• Public opinion of labor unions worsened as people saw them as violent and disruptive.

• Public opinion of labor unions worried that they might become too powerful.

What was Eugene Debs's main argument for government ownership of industries?

• He believed it would create more jobs for workers.

• He thought it would help the whole country as the wealth would be shared among all workers.

• He wanted to eliminate competition and create a monopoly.

• He believed it would increase the power of the government.

Why did farmers in the late 1800s face a difficult time repaying their loans?

• Farmers were unable to find buyers for their crops.

• The prices of crops decreased, making it harder for farmers to earn enough money to repay their loans.

• Farmers were forced to sell their land to pay off their debts.

• Farmers were unable to get loans from banks.