Federal gov in late 19th century + Pullman strike

what is laissez-faire?

A belief that the government should not interfere in the economy and that business owners should be allowed to manage their affairs free from regulation

when did the American governments intervene in the economy?

Only at times of emergency. This meant that for most of 1865-1992, they adopted a Laissez-faire policy

what did this belief favour in practise?

Favoured employers as it allowed them to form large business corporations and, for some individualsin the late 19th century and early 20th century, it allowed them to build up large industrial complexes

What was the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890?

It was an attempt to restrict monopolies by which large companies were able to control a trade

what did the Pullman strike develop from?

Employers refusal tor recognise the rights of workers to use collective bargaining to protect their living and working conditions

what happened during the Pullman strike?

Initially the attonery general had issued an injunction which stopped anyone from interfering with the movement of mail

what did President Cleveland do?

Sent in 2000 federal troops to break the strike and fired at protestors and killed 4 people

what did this show about the gov?

That they weer wiling to kill their own people and this was a clear indication that federal authorities were willing to act to prevent unions from exerting their rights

what did the Supreme Court do?

Legalised the use of injunctions and issued Omnibus Indictment Act which prohibited strikers and workers representation from trying to persuade others to strike