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2. Why do you think those industries were the most frequently involved in strikes?
MAJOR STRIKES
Google the following four events and list the location for each one.
The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 - ________________________________________________
Go to: http://railroads.unl.edu/views/item/strike_77?p=1
Watch the strike grow in size and spread around the US
7. Describe the growth
13. Who was in the union? Did others join the strike?
14. What did Henry Frick do in response to the workers going on strike?
15. After the Pinkertons fought the strikers, who was called in? Why?
Read Pullman Cut Wages While Not Reducing Rents Paid By Workers:
18. What happened after the Panic of 1893?
Google Pullman Strike Images and pick 1 image that stands out to you.
21. What is the website?
22. Explain the image and what it shows about the Pullman Strike.
Name: _________________________
UNIONS
Knights of Labor
Go to: http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h933.html
Read about halfway down:
23. List 5 of the 7 aims of the Knights of Labor
CONCLUSION: In 2-5 sentences, explain what were the major issues at this time in America?