2. Extent of rights by WW1 (1914)

Question 1

key term

industrialisation

Answer 1

development of large-scale industries such (steel/textiles)

Question 2

Did position of unions improve (by WW1)?

what was this shown by?

Answer 2

improved

reflected in growth of union membership

Question 3

how was improvement in the position of unions limited?

Answer 3

many gains limited to white male workers

no guarantee that gains were permanent

Question 4

who did unions represent in 1865

Answer 4

ONLY skilled workers

in craft industries such as shoe makers

Question 5

What was the USA undergoing

Answer 5

rapid industrialisation = lots more unskilled workers

Question 6

ways in which unskilled workers had no representation or protection (as they were excluded from unions)
3 ways

Answer 6

1. contracts rather than permanent employment =
   could be laid off when less need for work
2. no health and safety standards (would reduce profits)
3. little/no support to workers who suffered industrial injuries