Andrew Carnegie's Criticism Of The Homestead Strike

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The author's account of the Homestead Strike backs a union-supportive impression. Although not directly stating they are in favor of the union/strikers, their attitude and description falls along a bias in favor of them. Their attitude towards the Pinkertons proves different and harshly critical than to the union. Allowing one to argue, they are pro-union/strikers.

Take the case of the author's criticism of Andrew Carnegie's handling of the strike. Their words uphold the argument and illustrate their beliefs distinctly. “When the armed hirelings of Andrew Carnegie poured their deadly volley in the ranks of the men, who dared to demand one dollar more.” Evidently the quote emphasizes a dislike of Andrew Carnegie's nonsensical handling of the
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