Which of the following accurately describes the events surrounding the Lattimer Massacre?
A) Many workers, especially immigrants from central or eastern Europe, were killed while peacefully protesting dangerous mining conditions, and all of those accused of the killings were acquitted.
B) Violent protests led by anarchists broke out near an important harvesting machine company, and amid the confusion, an individual threw a bomb into the crowd, maiming or killing dozens.
C) White miners brutally murdered fellow African American miners out of fear that they would take their jobs, but a landmark court case resulted in sentencing the perpetrators to life in prison.
D) The federal government figuratively killed all major laws that effectively benefited Big Business in response to a series of unusually fatal mining accidents in Pennsylvania.
E) Swayed by unions, several elite factory owners dramatically resigned from their positions, and for the first time, a widespread public uproar ensued in response to poor working conditions.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q72: What was the significance of the Homestead
Q73: Compare the aims and achievements of the
Q74: What contributed to Eugene V. Debs's success
Q75: What were the major technological advancements of
Q76: What was the purpose of the Industrial
Q78: Mother Jones promoted
A) workers' rights and unions.
B)
Q79: Which of the following statements accurately summarizes
Q80: What was the Haymarket Riot of 1886?
A)
Q81: Match each description with the item below.
-Eugene
Q82: Match each description with the item below.
-Jane
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents