From 1926 to 1929 Mexico faced strong resistance by Catholics who opposed the anticlerical component of the Constitution of 1917 that regulated the affairs of the Catholic Church. Yet aggressive Church actions were evident early in the century, both in opposition to the anti-clerical language of the 1917 constitution and in the violent Cristero rebellion of the 1920s. Today the Church, which once strove mainly to preserve its own authority, has emerged as an outspoken opponent of the government. Historically, as the government failed to care for the people, the Church assumed greater responsibility and became more vocal in complaining about the government's shortcomings. However, the strikes had led to the fundamental changes in the American labor relations.ĭespite this relatively recent accommodation, the Church has not remained quiet on the issue of poverty.
For example Pullman strike led to the loss of life of many workers. Despite the significant economic and political benefits that the country has experienced during the period, the United States also recorded several bloody labor strikes leading to the loss of thousands of workers. People from all over the world immigrated into the United States to search for the economic opportunities. In this period, the United States also witnessed the influx of immigrants from different part of the world that the country had ever experienced. The period marked the time of American industrial revolution, rise of mechanized agriculture and economic boom. The study explores the American history between 18 revealing that the period has witnessed a fundamental change in the American history.
The outcome of the strikes had influenced the life of workers because during the process, workers had been able to win increase for wages, and improved working condition that led to the increase of workers standard of living. Unlike the strikes in Europe, the United States recorded the bloodiest fatalities in the American labor history.
In 1880s, workers in the United States fought equally with their peers in Europe. It is essential to realize that strike had played a major role in the economic, social and political life of the United States during the period.
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