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Question 9 • United States History and Geography

Which strategy did companies use to stop strikes from growing?

Answer
A
They hired workers to cross the picket line if a group of workers went on strike.
B
They asked supervisors to do the work of the people on strike.
C
They offered workers a sum of money to stop striking.
D
They forced workers to sign contracts promising they would not strike.

Explanation

Companies often hired replacement workers, known as strikebreakers, to cross picket lines and do the jobs of workers who were striking. This weakened the strike by allowing work to continue and reducing pressure on the company. The correct choice is A, hiring workers to cross the picket line.

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