Robert Kennedy's United States History Class
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The Labor Movement 1860s-1955
Task:
In a 6-10 paragraph essay, respond to the following. Be sure to include in your discussion all the of the Learning Objectives.
Essay Prompt:
Discuss the division within the labor movement and the development of organized labor from the 1860's to the 1950's, and show how this double standard led to industrial conflict. Be sure to incorporate in your essay AT LEAST three of the songs below. What issues were the songs addressing (be specific). Referring to the lecture on Social Darwinism or the Labor Movement what historical factors were underlining the issues the songs are highlighting.
Great Union and Labor Songs
View, listen and contemplate AT LEAST three of the songs below. What issues were the songs addressing (be specific). Referring to the lecture on Social Darwinism or the Labor Movement what historical factors were underlining the issues the songs are highlighting.
Woody Guthrie Ludlow Massacre
Utah Phillips, The Most Dangerous Woman
Pete Seeger, Solidarity Forever
Sweet Honey in the Rock, More Than a Paycheck
The Clash, Career Opportunities
Tennessee Ernie Ford, Sixteen Tons
Judy Collins, Bread and Roses
Dolly Parton, 9 to 5
Woody Guthrie, Union Burying Ground
Phil Ochs, The Ballad of Joe Hill
Hazel Dickens, Fire in the Hole
Gil Scott-Heron, Three Miles Down