Massachusetts State Guard patrols Boston streets during 1919 police strike

Mayor Peters of Boston faced a crisis as the city was threatened by crime and unrest. In response, he called in the militia to fill the gap left by the police walkout, leading to martial law. The press turned public sentiment against the police, labeling them as mutineers and Bolsheviks. President Woodrow Wilson condemned the strike as a crime against civilization.

What action did Mayor Peters take in response to the threat of disorder in Boston?

• He called out the militia.

• He requested federal assistance.

• He imposed a curfew.

• He increased the police force.

What was the condition of the militia that patrolled Boston?

• They were part of the police force.

• They were from another state.

• They were generally untrained.

• They were highly trained.

Under what condition was Boston declared during the police strike?

• Federal oversight

• Martial law

• State of emergency

• Curfew

How did the press influence public opinion about the Boston Police?

• By supporting their cause

• By labeling them as heroes

• By branding them as mutineers and Bolsheviks

• By ignoring the strike

How did President Woodrow Wilson describe the police strike?

• An act of bravery

• A minor disturbance

• A crime against civilization

• A necessary protest