Asked by Conner Morgan on May 07, 2024
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Which of the following statements explains why the phrase "labor's great upheaval" accurately describes some of the events of 1934?
A) Small-scale craft workers participated in strikes on an unprecedented level.
B) The violent textile strike on the East Coast was overwhelmingly successful.
C) Five thousand auto workers in Toledo, Kansas, battled the police and the National Guard.
D) There were at least 2,000 strikes that year, many producing violent confrontations with police.
E) Peaceful protests successfully changed nearly all standing labor laws.
Labor's Great Upheaval
A period of intense and widespread labor activity and strikes, often marking a significant moment of conflict between workers and employers.
Textile Strike
A work stoppage initiated by employees in the textile industry as a form of protest against working conditions, wages, or other employment issues.
Auto Workers
Employees in the automotive industry, including those involved in the manufacturing, assembling, and selling of motor vehicles.
- Comprehend the significance of the phrase "labor's great upheaval" in the context of 1934's labor movements.
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- Comprehend the significance of the phrase "labor's great upheaval" in the context of 1934's labor movements.
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