U2C1 Homestead Steel Strike

What was Andrew Carnegie's primary goal for the struggling steel mill he acquired outside Pittsburgh?

• To sell it for a quick profit.

• To make it the largest in his steelmaking empire.

• To convert it into a different type of factory.

• To use it as a training facility for new workers.

In order to reach his goal, what did Carnegie need to do?

• cut costs, including workers' wages

• Invest in a coal mining company.
• Start a shipping business.
• Focus on real estate development.

What action did Henry Frick take to prepare for a potential strike by the workers?

• He offered workers higher wages and better conditions.

• He ramped up production to create a stockpile of finished steel.

• He secretly negotiated with union leaders.

• He hired new workers to replace the existing workforce immediately.

What was the official stance of Carnegie Steel regarding the workers' union, as announced by Henry Frick?

• The company would negotiate with the union for better conditions.

• The company would no longer recognize the union and deal only with individual workers.

• The company would allow the union to manage the plant.

• The company would merge with the union to form a new entity.

What were the reasons the worker's union decided to strike? Select 3.

• dangerous conditions

• low wages

• long working hours

• mean boss

What was the immediate human cost of the confrontation between the Pinkertons and the steelworkers?

• No casualties were reported on either side.

• Nine steelworkers were killed, and many others were injured.

• All the Pinkerton agents were killed.

• The workers successfully took over the plant without violence.

In the end, who won the strike? Homestead or the workers? 

• homestead

• workers