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\nMajor Strikes in the American Labor Movement\n

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\nHave your class organize information about strikes in a handy chart. Pupils take notes on the Homestead Strike, the Lawrence Strike, and the Pullman Strike. Along the left side of the chart are six questions for learners to answer about...\n
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\nTriangle Fire and Labor Movement\n

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\nTenth graders, in groups, explore the garment industry before, during, and after the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire to learn about the Labor Movement, unions, and some of the people who impacted working conditions for both adults and children...\n
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\nAnalyzing Photographs of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire\n

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\nWhile a catalyst for the labor movement, 146 people lost their lives in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in 1913. A series of photographs of the aftermath of the tragedy help young historians consider the impact of the fire. The...\n
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\nThe Rise of Big Business & the Labor Movement (5)\n

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\nIn this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 13 fill in the blank questions regarding the rise of big business and the labor movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.\n
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\nThe Rise of Big Business & the Labor Movement (2)\n

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\nIn this online interactive American history activity, high schoolers answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding big business and the labor movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.\n
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\nThe Rise of Big Business & the Labor Movement (3)\n

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\nFor this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the rise of big business and the labor movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.\n
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\nThe Rise of Big Business & the Labor Movement (1)\n

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\nIn this online interactive American history worksheet, learners answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the rise of big business and the labor movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.\n
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\nThe Rise of Big Business & the Labor Movement (6)\n

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\nIn this online interactive American history instructional activity, students answer 13 fill in the blank questions regarding the rise of big business and the labor movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.\n
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\nChina's Rising Labor Movement\n

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\nYoung historians will explore the complex causes and effects of industrialization in China by perusing the numerous articles included in this webpage. Throughout the resource, there are many writing and discussion prompts to help direct...\n
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\nThe Growth of the American Labor Movement\n

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\nExplore the world of labor unions and organized strikes of the early 20th century in this presentation. With stark pictures of child laborers and striking workers, these slides are sure to leave an indelible impression on your students-...\n
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\nThe Industrial Age in America: Sweatshops, Steel Mills, and Factories\n

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\nMiddle schoolers investigate the working conditions during the Age of Industrialization. They research how workers reacted to the conditions and discuss the results of labor movement.\n
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\nLabor Matters\n

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\nStudents examine the labor movement. In this labor issues lesson, students discuss the role of labor organizations and research their beginnings in order to better understand the debate over the Employee Free Choice Act.\n
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\nUS History and Government Examination: June 2012\n

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\nThe reform movements—such as abolition, the push for women's suffrage, and the labor movement—shaped modern America. A document analysis activity and essay prompt help learners consider why. Other items in the high-level exam include an...\n
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\nThe Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: Is Anyone to be Punished for This?\n

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\nThe stories of bodies falling to the pavement and girls dying in their seats echo to the present day. The New York City Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire—which killed 147 people, mostly young women and girls—galvanized the labor movement...\n
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\nOrganizing the Farm Worker Movement\n

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\nThe food on young scholars' tables was likely harvested by hands that fought for fair wages and working conditions. By examining the life of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, learners connect their daily meals with the struggles of those...\n
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\nMethods of Reform: The Lowell Mill Girls\n

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\nAlthough the girls and women who worked in the Lowell Mills are not often seen this way, they are the forbearers of the American labor movement. Pupils examine primary sources, including testimony about life at Lowell and labor laws, as...\n
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\nWho Was César Chávez?\n

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\nScholars complete a KWL chart to indicate what they know about Cesar Chavez and then research what they want to know about this farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist. To complete the lesson plan, scholars research modern...\n
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\nWorkers, Take a Holiday! the Beginning of Labor Day\n

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\nWhen your upper elementary class returns in the fall, have them identify and define the beginnings of the labor movement and Labor Day in the United States. They thoughtfully reflect on changes that have occurred in the way we think...\n
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\nThe Impact of the IWW on the Nation or Who were the Wobblies?\n

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\nStudents evaluate the role labor groups had on the U.S. Government in the early 1900's.  In this teaching American history lesson, students complete several activities, including response writing and listening to music, that...\n
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\nHoboes on Harvest\n

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\nStudents study the role Oklahoma's wheat fields played in the history of labor movements in the US. They write imaginary letters describing their experiences on a wheat harvest. They research on the internet or in encyclopedias to find...\n
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\nWoody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home\n

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\nStudents examine the music of Woody Guthrie and how the political and economic climate influenced his work. They read and discuss online articles, define key vocabulary words, take a Political Orientation Survey, and write a position...\n
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\nCesar Chavez Labor Leader and Civil Rights Activist Video\n

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\nThe Significance of Labor Day\n

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\nModels of Philanthropy in the Lation Community\n

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\nStudents research the role of Latino Philanthropists. They examine the farm labor movement which started Latino activism. They find examples of good character and civic virtue within the Latino population.\n
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