The Knights of Labor and the Haymarket Riot
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Labor unions flourished for a number of reasons: abysmal working conditions; a lack of concern for workers' safety; low pay and nonexistent benefits; and a 10-12 hour workday. The Knights of Labor, one of the strongest unions, focused on achieving an eight-hour day. After a worker was killed at a labor rally, the crowd broke out in violence. Firing into the crowd, the police killed four workers. The long-term effect of this riot was widespread fear...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:082394283X
ISBN13:9780823942831
Release Date:December 2003
Publisher:Rosen Classroom
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 6.9" x 8.8"
Age Range:10 to 13 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 8
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