Chapter19 StudyGuide

Which group called for shorter hours for workers?

In the wake of the American Revolution, Philadelphia carpenters organized the first strike for a shorter, ten-hour workday. This strike began the American working class’ long struggle to reduce their work hours from the twelve-hour agricultural norm of sun up to sun down.

What did populists call for that would tax people with higher earnings more heavily?

What did populists call for that would tax people with higher earnings more heavily? In addition to demanding the free coinage of silver, the Populists called for a host of other reforms. They demanded a graduated income tax, whereby individuals earning a higher income paid a higher percentage in taxes.

What group united to reduce the power of railroads and banks over farmers?

Populist Party Platform (1892) The People’s party, more commonly known as the Populist party, was organized in St. Louis in 1892 to represent the common folk—especially farmers—against the entrenched interests of railroads, bankers, processers, corporations, and the politicians in league with such interests.

What was the alliance movement?

Full Article. Farmers’ Alliance, an American agrarian movement during the 1870s and ’80s that sought to improve the economic conditions for farmers through the creation of cooperatives and political advocacy. The movement was made up of numerous local organizations that coalesced into three large groupings.

What is it called when thousands of cattle run in panic?

what is it called when thousands of cattle run in panic. a stampede. the last native american to surrender formally to the united states was. Geronimo.

Why do we work for 5 days a week?

So, who exactly instituted the 5-day workweek? In 1919, four million workers decided they were fed up and went on strike. And even earlier, 1908 to be exact, a New England cotton mill set up the same schedule allowing its Jewish workers to observe Sabbath on Saturday and Christian workers their day on Sunday.