Early Labor Movement

In what ways were the Knights of Labor ahead of their time?

• They focused solely on skilled workers.

• They supported any form of labor union.

• They promoted a 12-hour workday as standard.

• They advocated for inclusive membership.

The Knights of Labor dropped from a peak of 700,000 members in 1886 to less then 100,000 four years later. What two strategies did Captains of Industry use to break the strikes that led to the loss of membership?

• Hiring private security forces and employing strikebreakers.
• Implementing mandatory overtime for employees
• Offering higher wages to all workers
• Negotiating with union leaders for better terms

How did the America Federation of Labor differ in their strategies from the Knights of Labor?

• The AFL sought broader social reforms while the Knights of Labor focused on specific industries.
• The Knights of Labor prioritized skilled workers and limited their membership.
• The AFL aimed to include all workers and focused on political activism.
• The AFL focused on skilled workers and limited goals, while the Knights of Labor included all workers and sought broader social reforms.

How was the Haymarket Riot of 1886 used against the Labor Movement?

• The Haymarket Riot was celebrated as a victory for the Labor Movement.
• The Haymarket Riot was used to discredit the Labor Movement by associating it with violence and anarchism.
• The Haymarket Riot had no impact on public perception of labor unions.
• The Haymarket Riot led to increased support for labor rights and reforms.

What contributed to negative public opinion regarding unionized steel workers during the Homestead strike of 1892?

• The lack of support from local businesses for the workers

• Violence and negative media portrayal of the strike.
• Jealousy over Increased wages for all steel workers during the strike

• Government intervention to support the union

What was the cause of the Pullman Strike in 1894?

• Wage cuts and high rents in the Pullman company town.
• Political protests against the federal government.
• Disputes over railroad safety regulations.
• Labor union demands for shorter work hours.

What was the strategy behind mixing train cars carrying mail with the Pullman train cars?

• To reduce costs by eliminating separate mail trains.
• To increase the speed of passenger trains by minimizing stops.
• To provide more space for luggage in the Pullman cars.
• To provide an excuse for the Federal government to get involved.

The commission President Cleveland created to discover the causes of the violence that emerged during the Pullman Strike found

• The violence was solely due to labor union actions.
• The violence was caused by foreign interference.
• The violence was a result of a natural disaster.
• The violence was caused by economic conditions and poor government responses.

In two sentences, describe the conditions that led industrial workers to try and unionize.