Labor and Unrest

Question 1

Think about the changes that early unions wanted to see.Which of these changes are demands made by early unions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Creating a shorter workday for laborers; Making sure workers had fair wages; Forcing companies to provide safe workplaces

Question 2

Read the quote from Samuel Gompers.What is Gompers’ opinion about how workers can gain their rights?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Workers must lead the fight for their rights.

Question 3

Which of the following actions were tactics used by companies to stop unions?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Hiring strikebreakers; Hiring detectives

Question 4

What are the reasons that workers wanted to strike against Pullman?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The company cut workers’ pay.; Rent and goods in town were too expensive.

Question 5

Which statement best expresses this employee’s view of union membership?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Union membership is a right of every citizen.

Question 6

Unskilled workers should not expect to receive high wages.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

management

Labor and Unrest Answers