Homestead Strike Historical Events

The Homestead Strike of 1892 was a significant labor conflict between the Carnegie Steel Company and its workers. Andrew Carnegie's partner, Henry Clay Frick, attempted to break the union by locking out workers and hiring strikebreakers. This led to a violent clash with Pinkerton agents, resulting in multiple deaths. The state intervened with the National Guard, and the strike ended with workers accepting unfavorable terms.

What event marked the beginning of the Homestead Strike?

• The signing of a new contract

• The intervention of the National Guard

• The arrival of Pinkerton agents

• The firing of all workers

Which company was involved in the Homestead Strike?

• Ford Motor Company

• Carnegie Steel Company

• General Electric

• Standard Oil Company

Who was left in charge of negotiations with the workers?

• J.P. Morgan

• Andrew Carnegie

• Henry Clay Frick

• John D. Rockefeller

What action did Frick take after the wage cut was rejected?

• He increased the wages

• He locked the workers out

• He resigned from his position

• He called for a meeting with the union

How did the strikers respond to the arrival of the Pinkerton agents?

• They welcomed them

• They ignored them

• They negotiated with them

• They met them with resistance

What was the outcome of the 12-hour battle?

• The Pinkertons surrendered

• The factory was destroyed

• The strikers surrendered

• The Pinkertons took control

How many Pinkerton agents were killed during the confrontation?

• Three

• One

• Four

• Two

What action did the state governor take on July 12th?

• He sent the National Guard

• He closed the factory

• He declared a state of emergency

• He negotiated with the workers

What were the terms the workers had to accept at the end of the strike?

• Longer days and lower wages

• Same wages and same hours

• Higher wages and shorter days

• No change in terms

When did the Homestead Strike officially end?

• July 1892

• August 1892

• September 1892

• November 1892