4. Abolition and immigration

Question 1

what did the abolition of slavery mean

Answer 1

many AA joined industrial workforce

many whites and european immigrants unwilling to work with AA

Question 2

as a result of whites and European immigrants refusing to work with AA, at times of industrial unrest

Answer 2

employers were able to lay off white workers and replace them with AA

Question 3

the fact that employers were able to lay off white workers and replace them with AA during time of industrial unrest meant

Answer 3

workers ability to strike was limited as they feared they would be replaced

employers able to sack any workers who attempted action = removal of men who might have been able to effectively lead unions

Question 4

what was the situtation exacerbated by

Answer 4

arrival of large numbers of immigrants who were willing to work for low pay

Question 5

the fact that immigrants made up much of semi-skilled and unskilled workforce meant

Answer 5

refusal to allow them to join unions further weakened organised labour