2. Pullman strike 1894

Question 1

Sherman anti-trust act

Answer 1

attempt to restrict monopolies by which large companies were able to control trade

Question 2

injunction

Answer 2

legal order

preventing an action from being carried out OR forcing an action to be carried out

Question 3

government action in support of workers unusual with exception of

Answer 3

passing of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890

Question 4

governments laissez-faire policy ensured

Answer 4

any intervention would be on the side of the employers

Question 5

gov intervention of pullman strike?

Answer 5

President Cleveland sent 2000 federal troops to break the strike

Question 6

troops sent by President cleveland fired at protestors and killed

Answer 6

4 people

gov willing to kill its own people :O

Question 7

clear indication that the federal authorities were willing to act to prevent unions from exerting their rights?

Answer 7

1. supreme court legalising the use of injunctions

2. issuing Omnibus Indictment Act

Question 8

what did Omnibus Indictment Act prohibit

Answer 8

strikers and workers representatives persuading others to strike

Question 9

when did the Omnibus Indictment act remain in force util

Answer 9

the passing of the Wagner Act in 1935

Question 10

the Omnibus Indictment Act meant

Answer 10

strikes could be declared illegal

Question 11

19th century characterised by

Answer 11

government upholding position of employers against unions