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WorksheetsThe Industrial Economy Labor Strikes Back
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 17mins
Match the dominant economic activity in each region in the national market.
Great Lakes Regions
Manufacturing
Midwest/West
Farming
North East (NYC)
Commerce & Finance
South
Poor Agrarian/Textiles
(Reconstruction)
What major demographic (type of the people) changes did the U.S. experience around the Civil War?
Increased urbanization, significant European immigration, and population shifts due to the Civil War.
Decreased rural population, fewer immigrants, and no significant demographic changes.
Massive outflow of citizens to Canada, reduced immigration from Europe, and a stagnant economy.
Increased agricultural production, decline in urban centers, and a stable population.
Which of the following ist the best reason why people immigrate to the U.S. in large numbers at the turn of the century?
To escape from the U.S. to Europe
People immigrated to the U.S. for economic opportunities, escaping hardship, and seeking freedom.
To find better weather conditions
To join family members already in Canada
Which of the following best describes the working conditions of immigrants during the Gilded Age?
Working conditions were luxurious and safe for all immigrants.
Immigrants primarily worked in office jobs with good benefits.
Immigrants enjoyed high wages and short working hours.
Immigrants worked in harsh conditions with long hours, low wages, and unsafe environments.
The political cartoon The Protectors of Our Industries and the accompanying slide highlight the poor working conditions in the early Industrial Age. Which of the following best explains why these conditions existed?
Industrial workers had access to unions and legal protections, which allowed them to negotiate better wages.
Captains of Industry, also called "Robber Barons," focused on cutting costs to maximize profits, often at the expense of workers' wages and safety.
Immigrant workers were generally paid higher wages because they were seen as highly skilled laborers.
The government strictly regulated industry, which led to improvements in working conditions for industrial laborers.
The political cartoon The Bosses of the Senate and the slide suggest that laws during the Industrial Age favored big business. Which of the following was a major reason for this?
Senators were elected directly by citizens, ensuring that the interests of workers were always protected.
Government policies favored big business, and many senators were heavily influenced by monopolists and trusts, who had significant control over legislation.
Social Darwinism argued that the government should actively regulate industries to support the poor and provide protections for workers.
Labor unions had significant political power, leading to frequent legislation in favor of workers’ rights and higher wages.
Match the following ideologies with the definitions and examples below.
Individual owns the means of production and earns the profits, while workers are paid wages for
Workers own the means of production and share the profits that come from their labor.
Belief that "survival of the fittest" applies to society and justifies inequality.
Act of donating money, resources, or time to support charitable causes and public good.
Captians of Industry
Radical Labor Leaders
Monopolies / Trusts, Robber Barons
Social Gospel
Match the following strikes with the information below
Shutdown nations railroads for 45 days.
Strike for an 8 hour day at the McCormick reaper plant in Chicago.
Turned violent & turned public opinion against radical parts of movement such as Anarchist.
Between steel workers & Carnegie Steel Company.
Involved; lockouts, strike, scab, Pinkersons, & a battle.
Strike against the harsh social restrictions on workers.
Ended the Knights of Labor organization.
Tarnished the legacy of Andrew Carnegie.
Involved Union leader Eugene Debs.
Led to the creation of Labor Day.
Which of the following are tools of Capitalist and Labor?
Lock outs
Scabs (replacement workers)
Black lists
Pinkertons ( notable strike breakers).
Collective bargaining
Strikes
Closed Shops
The anarchist movement gained traction during the Gilded Age, particularly among workers frustrated by poor conditions and government favoritism towards big business. Based on the definitions of anarchy provided, which of the following best describes the beliefs of anarchists during this time?
Anarchists believed in the total elimination of government to achieve complete freedom for the individual.
Anarchists supported strong government intervention to protect workers and regulate business practices.
Anarchists aimed to create a government-run economy where all wealth was distributed equally among citizens.
Anarchists believed the government should expand its role to enforce strict laws protecting labor unions and worker rights.
Match the following labor unions with their believes, leaders, and notable events.
“An injury to one is the concern of all.”
“equal pay for equal work”
advocated arbitration.
Multiracial organization.
Socialist & Advocate for Industrial Unionism.
Eugene V. Debs
International Movement
Advocate for racial equality.
Samuel Gompers
Association of craft unions.
Skilled White Men
“A fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work!”
