Reading Check: Why were some Americans suspicious of unions? many workers were European and believed that immigrant workers were Influenced by MAXIsm. Main Idea: workers began to form unions to fight for better wages and working conditions but had few successes Reading Check: Why was it difficult for unions to succeed in the 1800s? they did not have enough members, legislators would not pass effective laws, and the courts Supported the business owners. Main Idea: The AFL fought for skilled workers; new Unions tried to organize unskilled workers. Reading Check: pald less than men even when they performed the same Jobs. How were female industrial workers treated differently from male workers in the late 1800s? Reflection:

Reading Check: Why were some Americans suspicious of unions? many workers were European and believed that immigrant workers were Influenced by MAXIsm. Main Idea: workers began to form unions to fight for better wages and working conditions but had few successes Reading Check: Why was it difficult for unions to succeed in the 1800s? they did not have enough members, legislators would not pass effective laws, and the courts Supported the business owners. Main Idea: The AFL fought for skilled workers; new Unions tried to organize unskilled workers. Reading Check: pald less than men even when they performed the same Jobs. How were female industrial workers treated differently from male workers in the late 1800s? Reflection: