John L Lewis Speaks On Labor Strikes And Army Action, CIO Convention In Detroit

The national CIO convention supported President Murray's call for union backing of National Defense and endorsed Mr. Lewis's coal strike. Concerns arose about potential military intervention in mining communities, but mineworkers believed the government would not take such action. They planned to remain peacefully in their homes, aware that abandoned coal mines would not produce coal.

What was the main demand made by President Murray at the national CIO convention?

• To support the coal strike

• To back National Defense

• To oppose military intervention

• To increase coal production

What action did the CIO convention take regarding Mr. Lewis's coal strike?

• They opposed it

• They ignored it

• They fully backed it

• They postponed it

What was the belief about the U.S. Army's potential involvement in the mining communities?

• They would crush the strike

• They would remain neutral

• They would support the miners

• They would negotiate with the miners

How do the miners plan to respond if soldiers arrive in their communities?

• By leaving their homes

• By peacefully staying in their homes

• By organizing protests

• By increasing coal production

What is the miners' belief about the government's potential military action?

• The government will negotiate with them

• The government will not take military action

• The government will definitely intervene

• The government will increase coal production