The Significance and Factors of Labor Unions in the Progressive Era
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the importance of labor unions during the Progressive Era, focusing on the factors that contributed to their growth and influence.
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#History
#History
#Progressive Era
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Labor Unions
#Explain the key factors that contributed to the rise of labor unions during the Progressive Era
#Compare the significance of different factors influencing labor union growth
#Analyze the impact of political, social, economic, and religious factors on labor unions
#Outline the importance of labor unions in shaping labor rights during the period
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The Significance and Factors of Labor Unions in the Progressive Era
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Labor Unions in the Progressive Era
Source A: Excerpt from a labor union pamphlet, 1905
'Labor unions are essential for protecting workers' rights, fighting for fair wages, and improving working conditions. Their growth was driven by the need to counterbalance the power of big businesses.' Provenance: Published by the American Federation of Labor, 1905.
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Explain why labor unions became important during the Progressive Era. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the roles of social and economic factors in the growth of labor unions. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Outline the political factors that influenced the growth of labor unions during this period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Which factor was MORE significant in the rise of labor unions: social, economic, political, or religious? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Explain how religious beliefs influenced support for labor unions during the Progressive Era. (3 marks)
[3 marks]6.
Analyse the significance of economic factors compared to social factors in the growth of labor unions. (5 marks)
[5 marks]7.
Identify and explain two factors that hindered the growth of labor unions during the Progressive Era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Summarize the overall importance of the factors discussed in shaping the growth of labor unions during the Progressive Era. (5 marks)
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