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Labor Movements and Strikes Overview

Labor Movements and Strikes Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

10th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the 2021 Warrior Met Coal strike in Alabama, highlighting its significance as the longest strike in the state's history. It draws parallels to the 1902 anthracite coal strike, where President Theodore Roosevelt intervened to mediate between miners and owners, setting a precedent for federal involvement in labor disputes. The video emphasizes the ongoing struggle for workers' rights and the resurgence of labor movements in modern times, advocating for fair pay and safe working conditions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the 2021 strike at the Warrior Met Coal Mine?

Technological advancements

Safety issues

Failed contract negotiations

Environmental concerns

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the early 1900s, what was a significant risk faced by coal miners?

Flooding

Cave-ins and explosions

Wild animal attacks

Extreme weather conditions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did President Theodore Roosevelt threaten to take during the 1902 strike?

Impose higher taxes on coal

Nationalize the mines

Close the mines permanently

Increase coal imports

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one outcome of the 1902 strike resolution?

Closure of company-owned stores

Recognition of the union

A nine-hour workday

A 20% pay raise

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the 1902 strike influence union membership?

It decreased significantly

It led to a boom in enrollment

It remained unchanged

It caused a temporary decline

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the federal government play in labor disputes after the 1902 strike?

It abolished unions

It represented public interest

It supported only the employers

It remained neutral

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a modern example of a successful labor strike mentioned in the video?

Amazon warehouse workers

Google employees

Starbucks baristas

John Deere workers

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