Student Handouts
Major Strikes in the American Labor Movement
Have 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...
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The Outrage of Ordinary Men: Pennsylvania's Role in the Great Railroad Strike of 1877
Learners study the events that surround the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. In this historical lesson students work in groups to analyze documents, determine the facts and present a summary of their findings to the class.
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Industrialization Word Search
In this social studies worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to the Industrial Revolution and industrialization. There are 36 words located in the puzzle.
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The Uprising of 1934
Students complete a series of activities such as wriing letters to the president, creating collages, analysing photos and newspapers, and journaling related to the strike of 1934.
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Strike! Citizenship 11-14/KS3/Levels E&F
Eleventh graders draft a speech to last only one minute. It should explain their personal view on strikes and be designed to persuade others.
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The Flint Sitdown Strike
Students research the events of the 1936-37 sitdown in Flint, Michigan, using internet resources. Students write a news story based on the information gathered.