The Industrial Nation: Labor Practices: The Advent of Unions 13

Which of the following took steps to control the power of corporations?

the government labor unions President Roosevelt

Select the THREE unions that formed on behalf of the working American.

National Labor Union American Federation of Labor Knights of Labor

Which of the following was NOT involved in the push for women to vote?

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Which of the following WAS involved in the push for women to vote?

Henry Ward Beecher Elizabeth Cady Stanton Susan B. Anthony Lucy Stone

Select the items that explain why labor unions were needed.

Individual workers who objected to conditions were simply fired Unions could present a united front against employers.

What best defines a monopoly?

The exclusive control of a product by business.

The act of being united is called

Unification

Select TWO ways that the government helped combat large industries.

controlling working hours helping small businesses

Select THREE beneficial things done by corporations for the country.

improving production improving distribution adding to economic development

Select the benefits that early unions attempted to provide.

increased pay shorter hours small-business loans

The principal objectives of the Populists were to _____.

raise farm prices