Question

question 10 of 10
what did the homestead strike show?

a. that unions were powerful enough to force the government to
respect strikes

b. that business owners like andrew carnegie were willing to
negotiate

c. that strikes could turn violent, and military intervention was
possible

d. that strikes were usually peaceful and resulted in negotiation

Explanation:

The Homestead Strike in 1892 was a violent labor dispute. It involved armed conflict between strikers and private security (and later state militia was called in). Option A is incorrect as the strike was ultimately defeated, showing unions weren't powerful enough to force government respect in this case. Option B is wrong because Carnegie (via Frick) was not willing to negotiate and tried to break the union. Option D is incorrect as the strike was violent, not usually peaceful. Option C accurately reflects that the strike turned violent (with battles between workers and Pinkertons, then military intervention) showing that strikes could be violent and military intervention was a possibility.

Answer:

C. That strikes could turn violent, and military intervention was possible