Expansion of Liberty

Question 1

Freedmen’s Bureau

Answer 1

A federal agency that helped formerly slaved people and poorer classes. It helped them by providing education, medical care and even purchasing land of their own.

Question 2

Pullman Strike

Answer 2

A strike led by rail car workers. They advocated for better working conditions and challenged larger authorities and powers.

Question 3

Knights of Labor

Answer 3

A group of unionized workers who worked together to promote better working conditions, hours, and wages. They led strikes and boycotts regardless of race, gender, and ethnicity.

Question 4

Socialist party

Answer 4

Political party that advocated for workers to own public establishments. Promoted better working conditions, free education, and even provided government aid.

Question 5

Consumerism

Answer 5

Consumerism was an economic system that promoted the buy and consumption of goods.

Question 6

War Labor Board

Answer 6

War Labor board was a government agency that worked and promoted better working conditions and pay for laborers.