Evaluate the role of women in the labor movement during the late 19th century.

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Discuss the role of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in the labor movement of the late 19th century.

Analyze the impact of the Pullman Strike of 1894 on the relationship between labor and the federal government.

Evaluate the role of women in the labor movement during the late 19th century.

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Describe the causes and outcomes of the Homestead Strike of 1892.

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Discuss the role of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in improving labor conditions during the late 19th century.

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Analyze the impact of the Haymarket Affair on the labor movement in the United States.

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Explain the significance of the Pullman Strike of 1894 in the context of labor rights and government intervention.

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Evaluate the role of women in labor organizations during the late 19th century.

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Assess the impact of the Homestead Strike of 1892 on the labor movement and its relationship with big business.

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Women played a significant role in the labor movement during the late 19th century, often organizing and leading strikes in industries where they were heavily employed, such as textiles and garment manufacturing. Figures like Mary Harris "Mother" Jones and organizations like the Women's Trade Union League (WTUL) were instrumental in advocating for better working conditions, fair wages, and the right to unionize for women workers, highlighting the intersection of labor rights and women's rights.

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Which organization was specifically focused on advocating for women workers during the late 19th century?

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Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)
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Knights of Labor
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Women's Trade Union League (WTUL)
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American Federation of Labor (AFL)

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