What Has Been the Most Significant Event in Labor History

question 8

Multiple Choice

What has been the most significant event in labor history since World War II?

• A) The merger of the AFL and CIO
• B) A downturn in union membership
• C) Strikes,which caused public opinion to shift against unions
• D) The emergence of new negotiating tactics
• E) The merger of the IWW and AFL

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Definitions:

U.S. Civil War

A significant conflict from 1861 to 1865 in the United States between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern secessionist states (Confederacy) primarily over issues of slavery and states' rights.

Melancholia

A condition described by early Greek and Roman philosophers and physicians as consisting of unshakable sadness. Today it is known as depression.

Soldier's Heart

An outdated term historically used to describe what is now known as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), particularly among war veterans.

Stress Disorders

Mental health conditions that arise as direct consequences of acute or chronic stress, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and adjustment disorders.