discontent of w/c

Question 1

why were farmers discontent with the power of banks and corporations

Answer 1

wanted to be independent but had to rely on loans due to high prices for transport of goods

Question 2

what was the strike that occurred in 1894

Answer 2

Pullman’s Strike

Question 3

when was Pullmans Strike and what occurred

Answer 3

1894; first national strike in the USA ; rr paralysed until Pullman company raised wages however they kept rent high so Cleveland sent in troops to run trains

Question 4

what was the aftermath of the Pullmans Strike

Answer 4

4 workers killed in riots and Omnibus Indictment Act banned rr strikes until 1930; gov favoured u/c

Question 5

what was the strike that occurred in 1892

Answer 5

Pittsburgh Steelworkers Strike

Question 6

when was the Pittsburgh Steelworkers strike and what happened

Answer 6

1892; Carnegie’s Homestead Steelworks plant manager cut wages and refused to negotiate with unions

Question 7

what was the aftermath of the Pittsburgh Steelworkers Strikes

Answer 7

workers returned after 5 months with no pay