How Successful Was The Workers Movement In 1860

In 1857, the labor movement became more and more common. Many women went on strike for the first time, and tens of thousands of women marched in New York and New Jersey in support of higher wages and shorter working hours. During the civil war, food prices rose sharply and the strike continued. By 1864, about 200,000 workers had joined the union. Many union workers opposed the civil war and staged a strike. The federal government often sends troops to fight and attack war protesters. In 1863, a massive riot broke out in New York City, killing about 400 people. It was the first time in the early 19th century that the United States formed a union to resist exploitation. Workers elect candidates in elections, but many believe the most reliable way is to get what they want through riots and demonstrations.

The workers threatened those who refused to strike, often targeting poor Irish immigrants. In 1839, in the Hudson valley, a group of land tenants organized to refuse to pay rent. For a long time, the land of the Hudson valley was owned by the same family, earning huge income by renting out property to small farmers. But after the national recession of 1837, many tenants found themselves unable to afford such expensive rents. Thousands of tenants gathered to protest against the landlord's system. Finally, the government sent in the army and sent over 300 tenants to prison. At the same time, there was a rebellion in Rhode Island. In 1841, Thomas Dorr, a lawyer, mobilized the working class to demonstrate for electoral reform. Rhode Island was the only state that did not have universal suffrage for white men. Dole drafted his own constitution, abolishing laws that require voters to own property. Dole's supporters did not formally vote for the