U2C1 Haymarket Riot

What was the primary demand of Chicago unions during the general strike on May 1, 1886?

• Increased overtime pay

• Safer factory conditions

• An eight-hour workday

• The right to form unions

What sparked the violence between union and non-union workers at the McCormick factory two days after the general strike began?

• Union workers were denied entry to the factory

• Non-union workers (those that walked the picket line) were granted an eight-hour workday

• The factory announced further wage cuts

• Police arrested union leaders

What event immediately followed the police demanding dispersal at the Haymarket Square mass meeting?

• A peaceful resolution was reached

• A fire broke out in a nearby building

• An unknown person threw a dynamite bomb into the crowd

• Police began arresting speakers

Although the event was peaceful until the bomb went off, what was the over all view of the labor movement after this event?

• The labor movement gained widespread support and admiration. despite the incident.

• Most felt that these radical ideals (socialism/anarchy) were brought in by immigrants and that it threatened American values.

• The labor movement was celebrated for its achievements even though many were killed in the event.

• The labor movement was seen as a model for peaceful protests.

Was the strike and meeting successful in getting the workers what they wanted? Why?

• no, many were arrested and some even executed for conducting the meeting

• yes, they got their demands

• yes, they were very happy with the outcome

• no, they did not but it remained peaceful

What was a major impact of the Haymarket Riot on the labor movement in the United States?

• It led to a significant increase in union membership nationwide

• It resulted in immediate widespread adoption of the eight-hour workday

• It fueled anti-union sentiment and caused membership to dwindle

• It prompted new legislation protecting workers' rights