QUIZS CH 5 Labor Movement Vocabulary FL EOC US History

Market Economy

• Economic system where the government makes all decisions about production and consumption.

• Economic system in which decisions on production and consumption of goods and services are based on voluntary exchange in markets.

• Economic system that relies solely on barter and trade without currency.

• Economic system where prices are set by a central authority.

Child Labor

• Children were primarily educated in schools during the 19th century.

• Children were viewed as laborers throughout the 19th century, working on farms, small businesses, mills, and factories.

• Children were only allowed to work in family businesses during the 19th century.

• Child labor was banned in all industries during the 19th century.

Industrial Union

• A union that includes only skilled workers from various industries.

• A union that organizes all workers in the same industry regardless of skill or trade.

• A union that focuses solely on trade-specific issues.

• A union that is limited to workers in the public sector.

Communism

• A political system where the government owns all property and dominates all aspects of life in a country.

• A system where private individuals own and control property and businesses.

• A political ideology that promotes free markets and minimal government intervention.

• A form of government where power is held by a single ruler or party without democratic processes.

Pullman Strike

• A major strike that began in 1894 due to wage cuts by the Pullman Palace Car Company while maintaining rents and prices in a company town.

• A labor movement that started in 1900 to improve working conditions in factories.

• A strike that occurred in 1886, primarily focused on the eight-hour workday.

• A protest against the government for not intervening in the economic crisis of 1893.

Socialism

• A political belief in promoting social and economic equality through the ownership and control of the major means of production by the whole community.

• A system where the government controls all aspects of life and economy without any private ownership.

• An economic system based on free market principles and minimal government intervention.

• A political ideology that advocates for the complete abolition of all forms of government.

Haymarket Square Riot

• A riot in Chicago in 1886 that ended with a bomb killing dozens, damaging the reputation of unions.

• A peaceful protest in New York City in 1886 advocating for workers' rights.

• A labor strike in San Francisco in 1886 that led to significant wage increases.

• A political rally in Washington D.C. in 1886 that resulted in new labor laws.

Eugene V. Debs

• Created and led the American Railway Union; led the Pullman strike; five-time presidential candidate of the Socialist Party.

• Founded the United Auto Workers and advocated for workers' rights in the automotive industry.

• Served as a governor and promoted labor laws in the early 20th century.

• Established the American Federation of Labor and focused on skilled trades.

Ideology

• A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

• A method of scientific inquiry used to test hypotheses.

• A political party's manifesto outlining its goals and objectives.

• A philosophical belief that emphasizes individual freedom and autonomy.

Mother Jones

• Irish-born American schoolteacher and dressmaker who became a prominent organized labor representative and community organizer.

• A famous actress known for her roles in silent films.

• A renowned scientist who made significant contributions to physics.

• A political leader who served as a governor in the early 20th century.