What happened during the Haymarket Riot of 1886? A. A dynamite bomb was thrown into the crowd. B. Union members changed their terms mid-protest and continued striking. C. Union members reached a settlement after rioting. D. Police became violent with union members.
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During the Haymarket Riot of 1886:
A. A dynamite bomb was thrown into the crowd.
The Haymarket Riot took place in Chicago on May 4, 1886, during a labor demonstration for an eight-hour workday. A bomb was thrown towards police officers who were dispersing a peaceful assembly, resulting in chaos and violence. This incident led to deaths and injuries among both police officers and civilians. The event had significant repercussions for the labor movement in the United States.