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Carnegie Part 4 - Chapters 1-9
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Carnegie Class ActivityAndrew Carnegie (23A)People Who Built America: CarnegieHere are 12 questions based on the Word Wall Spin the Wheel Activity focusing on Robber Barons and Labor Unions: Multiple Choice: What is a "Trust"? A) A labor organization formed by skilled workers. B) A large business combination that aims to control markets and reduce competition. C) A worker strike that demands higher wages. D) A type of factory producing steel. Answer: B Which labor union sought to include all workers, regardless of skill, gender, or race? A) American Federation of Labor (AFL) B) Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) C) Knights of Labor D) Pullman Company Answer: C Who was the founder of Standard Oil, known for his monopolistic practices? A) Andrew Carnegie B) Eugene V. Debs C) John D. Rockefeller D) Samuel Gompers Answer: C Which event involved a nationwide railroad strike that led to federal intervention and the arrest of Eugene V. Debs? A) Haymarket Square Riot B) Pullman Strike C) Homestead Strike D) Coal Strike of 1902 Answer: B What is "Vertical Integration"? A) A system where one company controls all phases of production from raw materials to finished product. B) A labor union negotiation process for better working conditions. C) The consolidation of competing businesses under a single company. D) A strike where workers occupy a factory to prevent its operation. Answer: A Which of the following was a key goal of the American Federation of Labor (AFL)? A) Overthrow the capitalist system. B) Establish worker-run factories. C) Secure higher wages, shorter hours, and better working conditions. D) Eliminate all forms of skilled labor. Answer: C Fill in the Blank: John D. Rockefeller used ___________ to gain control over the oil industry and eliminate his competition. Answer: Trusts The labor organization founded by Samuel Gompers that focused on craft unionism and collective bargaining was the ___________. Answer: American Federation of Labor (AFL) The ___________ advocated for direct action and sought to organize all workers into one large union, regardless of skill or background. Answer: Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) The ___________ was an 1894 labor strike against the Pullman Company that resulted in federal troops being sent to restore order. Answer: Pullman Strike Andrew Carnegieās belief that the wealthy had a moral obligation to use their wealth for the betterment of society was known as the ___________. Answer: Gospel of Wealth The ___________ began as a peaceful rally for an eight-hour workday but turned violent after a bomb was thrown, leading to a nationwide backlash against labor unions. Answer: Haymarket Square Riot These questions combine multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank formats, reinforcing key concepts related to labor unions and robber barons.110.31.b.17.C Topic: Reading/Vocabulary DevelopmentSTAAR English II High School 2014 - Past Paper110.31.b.1.B