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The wildcat strike by employees of the Pullman Company in 1894 was

A
disorganized and ineffective.
B
not approved by a union.
C
approved by a union.
D
short and ineffective.
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What tactic did the Pinkertons use to bust unions?

A
union banning
B
spying
C
blacklisting
D
bribery
3

Which statement about the Pullman strike is true?

A
The Pullman strike ended quickly because of negotiations by Eugene V. Debs and the American Railway Union.
B
The Pullman strike helped unions gain national support and led to legal protections for unions.
C
The Pullman Company averted bankruptcy by refusing to give in to the demands of workers.
D
The Pullman Company lost more money fighting the strike than it would have paid out by giving in to workers.
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Which of the following groups frequently protested the hiring of unskilled factory workers in the 1800s?

A
craft guilds
B
labor unions
C
Pinkertons
D
trade unions

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