The Homestead Strike demonstrated that neither a powerful union nor public opinion could influence the conduct of the largest corporations.

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The Homestead Strike of 1892 highlighted the immense power of large corporations like Carnegie Steel, which, despite a strong union presence and significant public sympathy for the workers, successfully resisted union demands, ultimately leading to a significant defeat for the union and demonstrating the limited influence of unions and public opinion on corporate conduct at the time.

The Homestead Strike Demonstrated That Neither a Powerful Union nor Public