Labor & Unions
This was the most enduring achievement of the American Federation of Labor.
eight-hour workday
This industry was blamed by farmers for their low profits.
railroads
Name one advantage of living in the city during the late 1800s.
Jobs, services, or attractions
This “A” means adjusting personally to a new environment.
Adaptation
This type of religious song is more formal and harder to sing.
hymn
Name the strike in Chicago that turned violent and hurt public support for unions.
Haymarket Riot
He ran the 1896 “front porch campaign” and had plenty of money.
William McKinley
Name one disadvantage of city life during the late 1800s.
slums, crime/prostitution, disease
This “A” means adopting the customs and priorities of a new nation.
Assimilation
This type of religious song is less formal and easier to sing.
gospel song
Name the violent strike at a steel plant in Pennsylvania in 1892.
Homestead Strike
This candidate traveled the country making speeches, even though he lacked funds.
William Jennings Bryan
This labor organization fought to improve working conditions and is remembered especially for winning the eight-hour workday.
American Federation of Labor (AFL)
This “A” means cultural change that results from contact between groups.
Acculturation
She was the most prolific hymn writer of the late 19th century.
Fannie Crosby
This railroad-related strike disrupted transportation and mail service in 1894.
Pullman Strike
Name one major difference between the 1896 campaign strategies of McKinley and Bryan.
McKinley stated home and Bryan traveled the country
Name all three of the “A’s” of immigration.
Adaptation, Assimilation, and Acculturation
Describe one major difference between a hymn and a gospel song.
A hymn is formal and harder to sing; a gospel song is less formal and easier to sing.