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Labor and Unrest

Question 6 • SSHS IUS002 US History II

Which of the following best states the relationship between the government, company management, and striking workers in the late 1800s?

Answer
A
The government usually sided with striking workers against companies.
B
Companies often hired government agents to keep striking workers in line.
C
The government usually sided with companies against striking workers.
D
Companies usually hired government agents to encourage workers to strike.

Explanation

In the late 1800s, strikes often disrupted businesses, and governments frequently used courts, police, or troops to break strikes and protect companies’ operations. This means the government usually sided with companies against striking workers, rather than supporting the workers or encouraging strikes.

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