Strikes and Unrest

Question 1

“The government has a duty to protect property and prevent mob violence from escalating.”

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: railroads

Question 2

Based on the quotation, what would most likely happen if a worker did not load enough coal?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: The store would not give him any goods.

Question 3

The last line of the song says to “bring your thugs along.” Who are the “thugs” the author is referencing?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: the Pinkertons

Question 4

Which statement is a reason for striking against Pullman?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: The company cut their wages and extended their hours.

Question 5

Which statement best expresses the author’s view of union membership?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Union membership is a right of every citizen.

Question 6

Which of the following did you include in your answer?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: The strike showed that workers could slow or even stop the economy.; B: The strike showed that workers often had popular support.; C: The strike showed that workers of many industries were willing to work together.; D: The strike showed that workers were willing to oppose government troops violently.

Question 7

Management used a variety of tactics to break up and prevent unions. Which tactics did you choose?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Pinkertons and other spies; B: bribery; C: antiunion contracts; D: threats; E: violence

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