HOMESTEAD STRIKE What do you think is going

HOMESTEAD STRIKE What do you think is going on in this picture?

BY THE END OF THE LESSON YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO… * Describe how wealth is distributed. * Describe the Homestead Steel Mill Strike. * Explain why the strike turned violent.

TEN CHAIRS - GAME SET-UP: * Ten volunteers from class are to line up ten chairs and stand in line, one behind each of the chairs * Nine of the volunteers represent Carnegie Steel Company’s workers * One of the volunteers represents Andrew Carnegie At the end of the game: 1. How does ‘Andrew Carnegie’ feel? 2. How do his ‘workers’ feel? 3. Would you push anyone off the chairs to make room? 4. Who would the people who have been pushed off the chairs or who are standing on the floor represent in society?

VIDEO QUEST: Watch this video to learn more about how Andrew Carnegie’s workers felt about Carnegie’s aim to become the most successful businessman in America: http: //www. history. com/topics/andrewcarnegie/videos/homestead-strike Read page 17 – 19 in your booklet in preparation for the class debate

YOUR QUEST: • * Create a storyboard which describes the Homestead Steel Mill Strike and explains the reasons why the strike turned violent. • Success Criteria: 1. 1) 3 descriptions/explanations 2. 2) Images to show understanding 3. 3) Clear story about the strike http: //www. encyclopedia. com/history/united-states-and-canada/ushistory/homestead-strike