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A historical depiction of the Homestead Steel Strike, showing workers in protest, factory buildings in the background, and a strong sense of unity among diverse groups of people, conveying the struggles and aspirations of labor movements in the late 19th century.

Understanding the Homestead Steel Strike

Test your knowledge about the Homestead Steel Strike and the rise of labor movements in America. This quiz covers key events, organizations, and significant figures related to this pivotal moment in labor history.

Explore the following topics:

The Homestead Steel Strike and its implications
The role of the AFL and IWW in labor rights
Key historical figures in the labor movement

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What was the Homestead Steel Strike?

It was a strike in which 300 people were shot and killed while protesting the terrible conditions while working under Andrew Carnegie

It was a strike in which 300 police officers arrested all of Andrew Carnegie's workers who were peacefully protesting

It was a strike in which 300 private policemen fired on protesters killing seven and wounding many, as they were protesting the terrible conditions while working for Andrew Carnegie

It was a strike in which 300 private policemen fired on protesters killing ten and wounding many, as they were protesting the terrible conditions while working for Andrew Carnegie

When did the Homestead Steel Strike take place?

July 6th, 1891

July 6th, 1893

July 6th, 1894

July 6th, 1892

What did the Homestead Steel Strike represent?

Represented the struggle for economic independence and was pushing for the government to face these powerhouse industries.

Workers were advocating for better rights, and pushed for government to shut it down.

It showed companies that workers were no longer going to continue working.

It showed America that peaceful protest would be met with violence, discouraging yet encouraging more Americans to fight for their rights.

What does AFL stand for?

Another fed up Law

The American federation of labor

The American federation of losses

The American floral labor union

Who was mainly represented in the AFL?

White men

White women

African Americans

Minorities

Who was included in the AFL? (Select all that apply)

Many high skilled workers

Women

African Americans

Minorities

White men

All mid-low skilled workers

Few mid-low skilled workers

Immigrants

What was accomplished through the AFL?

Gained minimum wage for all

Improved safety and included pension plans for all employees

Improved safety and included pension plans for long term employees

Shortened the workday for all white blue collared workers

Who founded the AFL?

Samuel Gompers

Bill Hollywood

Woodrow Wilson

Jane Addams

Who founded the IWW?

Samuel Gompers

Bill Hollywood

Woodrow Wilson

Jane Addams

What does IWW stand for?

International workers of the world

Internal workers of the world

Industrial workers of the world

Industrial working workers

Who was not included in IWW at first?

African Americans

Native Americans

Latino/a Americans

Asian Americans

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