WALTON/ROCKOFF,  Chapter 18

1.  Describe the growth in population and immigration.

2.  What were the effects of the increase of immigration on the economy?

3.  What was the attitude of American workers toward the immigrants?

4.  Describe the membership, goals and evolution of
     a.  the Knights of Labor
     b.  the American Federation of Labor.

5.  Summarize the major strikes during this period? 
     a.  What groups of workers were involved? 
     b.  What were the issues? 
     c.  What were the outcomes?

6.  What was the effect of court actions on labor's ability to organize?

7.  Summarize labor's gains during this period.

8.  How did the status of women in the economy change during this period?