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Haymarket Affair
A bombing to answer back to the events at the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, during which one person was killed and many workers injured.
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Homestead Strike
A protest made by workers because of working conditions and the governor sent national gaurds to protect.
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working class
Usually the poor who were the ones who worked in the factories.
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American Federation of Labor (AFL)
Only organized with skilled workers into craft unions
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Pullman Strike
nationwide railroad boycott and protest by workers against wage cuts and poor conditions
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labor union
an organization of workers who collectively bargain with their employer for better terms and conditions.
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In general, describe the working conditions for factory workers in the late 1800’s.
dangerous, unsanitary, long hours
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What did the Pullman Strike, Haymarket Affair, and Homestead Strike have in common?
They were all marked by violence.
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Describe the town of Pullman, Illinois.
more advanced and substantial early company towns. Had all the necessities such as enough housing and amenities.
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What was the Triangle Shirtwaist fire?
A fire that broke out and doors were locked and many woman workers died.
