Assume the role of a middle-class American in the late nineteenth century. Describe your sentiments toward the reports of violence in labor strikes at the time. Explain why you hold these views and what you intend to do
What will be an ideal response?
To this person, "strike" was equated with "violence," and he feared for his life and property. He saw owners as defenders of law and order and strikers as unruly, ungrateful, and provoked by alien and radical ideologies. He would expect the police and all levels of government to intervene to stop the violence and punish the troublemakers.
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a. the emperor and a common parliament. b. nationality and religion. c. the emperor, his army, and bureaucracy. d. the traditional Three Estate system. e. none of the above
Which of the following can be attributed to the hardening of the attitudes of British colonists in North America towards all Indian peoples in the 1760s?
A) the increasing number of unprovoked attacks by American Indian tribes on British colonists during this period B) the increasing perception of all American Indians as an enemy race C) the encouragement of the British government for the colonists to take a very hard line against all Indians D) the efforts of the leading citizens of colonies such as Pennsylvania to encourage hatred and attacks on all Indians
Which statement about industry in the 1920s is NOT true?
a. Mass production spread quickly in American industry. b. Businesses rejected any implementation of Taylor's scientific management. c. Standardized parts helped increase productivity and efficiency. d. Productivity in the automobile industry increased constantly.
Catholic means
A) Apostolic B) Papal C) Universal D) Correct teaching E) Christian