Asked by Arianna Calzadilla on May 15, 2024
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Which of the following statements most accurately describes the significance of the 1892 strike in Homestead, Pennsylvania?
A) The strikers' defeat spelled the end of future union organization by skilled industrial workers.
B) Press scrutiny of the strike sent stock prices up for Carnegie Steel Company, suggesting that "all press is good press" for corporate owners.
C) It reflected the belief of many working Americans that they were being denied economic independence and self-governance.
D) Public outcry over the involvement of the state militia in crushing the strike prompted the resignation of Pennsylvania's governor.
E) The outcome made Americans look more violent than their British counterparts.
Union Organization
Union Organization refers to the process and structures through which labor unions are formed and operate, to represent the interests of workers in negotiations with employers over wages, working conditions, and other employment terms.
Industrial Workers
Workers employed in industries such as manufacturing, mining, and construction, often involving manual labor or skilled trades.
Economic Independence
A condition where a person, organization, or country can sustain themselves without relying on external financial support.
- Examine the implications of the 1892 Homestead strike on working Americans' perceptions of economic independence.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the implications of the 1892 Homestead strike on working Americans' perceptions of economic independence.
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