What sparked the Homestead lockout and the ensuing strike in 1892?
A) Workers demanded higher wages,shorter days,sick pay,and safer working conditions.
B) The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers tried to renew its contract.
C) Henry Clay Frick fired several workers for refusing to adopt the company's new ten-hour workday.
D) Andrew Carnegie left for Scotland after refusing to shorten workers' shifts.

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The Homestead lockout and strike were sparked when the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers attempted to renew their contract with the Carnegie Steel Company. When negotiations failed, management led by Henry Clay Frick locked workers out of the plant, leading to a violent confrontation between strikers and Pinkerton detectives hired to break the strike.

What Sparked the Homestead Lockout and the Ensuing Strike in 1892