Social Developments: Rise and Fall of the Knights of Labor Flashcards
(13 cards)
When was the Knights of Labor formed? (To the month)
December 1869
What did the Knights of Labour campaign for in terms of working hours?
They wanted 8 hour days
What was a slightly more radical aspect of the Knights of Labor campaign?
Allowing citizens to vote on if certain laws should be passed or not
How many members did the Knights of Labor have in 1885?
100,000
What success did the Knights of Labor have in 1885?
They had a victory over Jay Goulds railroad monopoly
How many members joined the Knights of Labour after the 1885 railroad victory?
650,000 members
How many members did the Knights of Labor have in 1886?
750,000
What riot happened in 1886?
Haymarket Riot
How did the Haymarket riot start out? What were they initially walking out for?
It was a peaceful protest for the campaign for the 8 hour day
What caused the Haymarket Riot to break out into a riot?
A bomb went off
Why did the Knights of Labor get the blame for the Haymarket riot?
They were the largest union present at the protest
How many years after the Haymarket Riot did the Knights of Labour disappear?
5 years after
What likely happened in terms of organisation when 650,000 members came into the Union in a year?
Their organisation of the Union likely got worse
