Key Events of the Gilded Age Strikes

The video discusses the growth of the railroad industry in the 1800s and the poor working conditions faced by workers, leading to major labor strikes like the Pullman Strike, Hay Market Riot, and Great Railroad Strike. These strikes highlighted the need for better organization and labor unions. The Anite Coal Strike marked a shift in government support towards workers, with President Theodore Roosevelt intervening on their behalf. Despite some successes, challenges like blacklisting and strikebreakers persisted.

What was a common issue faced by workers in the railroad industry during the 1800s?

• Short workdays

• High pay

• Overstaffing

• Hazardous working conditions

Which strike was directly caused by a 25% wage reduction?

• Haymarket Riot

• Pullman Strike

• Great Railroad Strike

• Anthracite Coal Strike

What action did President Grover Cleveland take during the Pullman Strike?

• He negotiated with the strikers

• He ignored the situation

• He sent troops to end the strike

• He supported the strikers' demands

What was the outcome of the Haymarket Riot?

• The 8-hour workday was immediately implemented

• All strikers were arrested

• Several policemen and civilians were killed

• The strike leaders were rewarded

Who became president after the assassination of William McKinley?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Grover Cleveland

• Luther Furby Hayes

What was a significant change during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency regarding labor?

• He abolished labor unions

• He sided with workers in a coal strike

• He supported big businesses exclusively

• He ignored labor strikes

What were the results of the anthracite coal strike?

• All strikers were fired

• No changes were made

• A 10% wage increase and reduced work hours

• Complete shutdown of the coal industry

What was a common tactic used by companies against striking workers?

• Increasing wages voluntarily

• Closing down operations permanently

• Granting immediate demands

• Blacklisting and hiring strike breakers

What role did labor unions play in the early 1900s?

• They were blacklisted and dismantled by companies

• They caused the collapse of several industries

• They successfully negotiated for better wages and conditions

• They were largely ignored

How did the government's stance on labor strikes change by the time of the anthracite coal strike?

• It outlawed all strikes

• It remained supportive of companies

• It took a neutral stance

• It began siding more with workers