US COAL STRIKE

The video discusses the American coal miner's strike initiated by John L. Lewis, who called off the union contract with the government, leading to legal challenges. President Truman declared the action illegal, and a federal court issued an injunction against Lewis. Despite a contract executed at the White House, the strike continued, resulting in Lewis being summoned for contempt of court. The ongoing strike caused a significant coal shortage, leading to a national crisis.

Who initiated the calling off of the union contract with the government, leading to the American coal miner's strike?

• President Truman

• John L. Lewis

• The federal court

• The National Potomac Coal Industry

What was President Truman's reaction to the calling off of the union contract?

• He was unaware of the situation.

• He remained neutral.

• He declared it illegal and predicted a showdown.

• He supported the decision.

What action did the federal court take in response to John L. Lewis's termination of the contract?

• They supported Lewis's decision.

• They asked President Truman to intervene.

• They ignored the situation.

• They issued an injunction ordering Lewis to retract the termination.

What was the main argument against Lewis's termination of the contract?

• The contract was not signed by the government.

• The contract could not be terminated during government control.

• The contract was already expired.

• The contract was not legally binding.

What was the consequence of Lewis defying the court's injunction?

• He was awarded a new contract.

• He was summoned for contempt of court.

• He was ignored by the authorities.

• He was praised for his actions.