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Labor Unions and the Progressive Era

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to labor unions during the Progressive Era in American history, helping students understand their role and significance.

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#History
#History
#Progressive Era
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Labor Unions
#Define key terms related to labor unions during the Progressive Era
#Explain the importance of labor unions in American society at this time
#Compare different labor unions and their approaches to workers' rights
#Analyse the impact of labor unions on legislative changes

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Labor Unions and the Progressive Era

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Vocabulary and Key Concepts of Labor Unions

Union: An organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests.

Collective Bargaining: The process by which unions negotiate with employers on behalf of workers to determine wages, working conditions, and benefits.

Strikes: Work stoppages initiated by workers to protest unfair labor practices or to demand better conditions.

Labor Movement: The collective effort of workers and unions to improve working conditions, pay, and rights.

Knights of Labor: One of the earliest major labor unions in the United States, advocating for broad social reforms.

American Federation of Labor (AFL): A major labor union founded in 1886 focusing on skilled workers and better wages.

Industrial Workers of the World (IWW): A radical union encouraging all workers to unite to overthrow capitalism.

Labor Legislation: Laws passed to regulate working conditions, limit work hours, and promote workers' rights during the Progressive Era.

1.
Define the term 'collective bargaining' and explain its significance during the Progressive Era.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the goals of the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor (AFL).
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the role of strikes during the Progressive Era and their impact on labor rights.
[3 marks]
4.
Explain how labor unions contributed to legislative changes in the early 20th century.
[6 marks]
5.
Identify two major labor unions from the Progressive Era and describe their primary focus.
[3 marks]
6.
Analyze the impact of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) on the labor movement.
[6 marks]
7.
Explain the significance of the laws passed during the Progressive Era to protect workers’ rights.
[3 marks]
8.
Compare the approaches of radical unions like the IWW with more moderate unions like the AFL.
[4 marks]

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