Understanding Syndicalism

What is the primary goal of syndicalism as a movement?

• To support capitalist structures

• To promote parliamentary democracy

• To establish a social order based on workers

• To maintain the status quo

During which period did the syndicalist movement primarily flourish in France?

• Between 1800 and 1850

• Between 1900 and 1914

• Between 1950 and 1970

• Between 1980 and 2000

Which two ideologies heavily influenced the development of syndicalism in France?

• Anarchism and Anti-parliamentarism

• Communism and Socialism

• Capitalism and Liberalism

• Fascism and Nationalism

Which organization in the United States claimed its industrial unionism was superior to that proposed by syndicalists?

• The Knights of Labor

• The American Federation of Labor

• The Industrial Workers of the World

• The United Auto Workers

What do scholars like Darlington and Van Der Linden argue about the grouping of various labor organizations under syndicalism?

• They should not be grouped together under any circumstances

• Their historical context is irrelevant to their classification

• Their similar modes of action justify grouping them together

• Their ideological differences are more significant than their actions