Key Concepts
Historical Context
100

What was the labor movement protesting for? 

higher wages, safer working conditions, and protecting child workers

100

What time period did the Labor Movement start? 

beginning of the 1800's 

200

What is a protest

a rally of people to voice out their opinions on a topic

200

Name an important event from the labor movements

triangle shirtwaist factory fire, homestead strike, formation of the national labor union

300

What is collective bargaining?

Workers negotiate with their employers for fair employment terms 

300

How did the industrial revolution contribute to the growth of the labor movement?

More factories resulting in more accidents on the job and longer hours to produce more goods

400

Which act established the minimum wage 

fair labor standards act of 1938 (wagner act) 

400

Name a law that was passed because of the labor movement

Fair Labor Standards Act (Wagner Act), occupational safety and health act of 1970, or national industrial recovery act of 1933