Coast Ship Strike Halts Half-Billion in Defense Work, Ship Builders Strike On East And West Coasts

The video discusses a strike by 1900 AF of L and CIO workers, halting shipbuilding on 72 Navy vessels and affecting repair work on British and American cargo carriers. The Boston Navy Yard strike is resolved, with 925 workers returning to work. The video highlights the launch of submarines and cargo ships, including the 107th vessel in the Maritime Commission's drive. It concludes with the construction of cargo carriers like the Exceller, emphasizing the urgency of meeting American shipping needs.

What was the primary effect of the strike called by 1900 AF of L and CIO workers?

• Launch of new cargo carriers

• Increased shipbuilding activities

• Expansion of the Navy fleet

• Halting of shipbuilding on 72 Navy vessels

How many workers were ordered back to work at the Boston Navy Yard after the strike was settled?

• 500 workers

• 18,000 workers

• 925 workers

• 1900 workers

What was the significance of the United States Navy submarine launch?

• It marked the end of the strike

• It was a cargo ship launch

• It was the first submarine ever built

• It was part of the effort to expand the fleet to 185 submarines

What was the goal of the Maritime Commission's drive mentioned in the second section?

• To launch the first submarine

• To settle the strike

• To repair British cargo carriers

• To build 500 long-range freighters

What was the significance of the cargo carrier Exceller?

• It was a temporary strike measure

• It was the first of four $2,000,000 vessels

• It was a British cargo carrier

• It was the last ship built before the strike