Question

what did the homestead strike show?
a. that government would always side with the workers
b. that government was willing to use force to end strikes
c. that andrew carnegie was eager to negotiate with his workers
d. that workers were willing to back down at the first sign of trouble

Explanation:

The Homestead Strike was a labor dispute at the Homestead Steel Works in 1892. When the strike occurred, the government sent in troops (force) to end the strike. This shows that the government was willing to use force to end strikes.

• Option A is incorrect as the government did not side with workers here (they sent in force against the strikers).
• Option C is wrong because Andrew Carnegie (the owner) was not eager to negotiate (the strike happened due to labor - management issues and lack of negotiation).
• Option D is incorrect as workers did not back down easily (the strike was a significant labor action).

Answer:

B. That government was willing to use force to end strikes