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Labor and Unrest — Quiz

Question 2 • US History

In the 1800s, how did trade unions differ from labor unions?

Answer
A
Trade unions represented railroad workers, while labor unions represented mill workers.
B
Trade unions represented unskilled workers, while labor unions represented skilled workers.
C
Trade unions represented skilled workers, while labor unions represented unskilled workers.
D
Trade unions represented mill workers, while labor unions represented railroad workers.

Explanation

In the 1800s, trade unions generally organized workers in a particular skilled trade, such as carpenters or printers. Broader labor unions sought to organize workers across occupations, including unskilled workers. Therefore, trade unions represented skilled workers, while labor unions represented unskilled workers.

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