Strikes and Unrest Answers

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Which statement would be the most appropriate counterclaim by giving specific reasons why this is not the best car model available?

A
That model of car is too expensive for me.
B
That model of car received poor safety ratings and does not meet gas mileage standards.
C
That model of car does not come in many colors.
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Think about what you have learned about union activities in the 1800s. How did strikes benefit what unions wanted to achieve? List at least two arguments in support of the use of strikes.

Answer:

Strikes enabled the workers to ask for demands as a group. Strikes could disrupt the national economy. Strikes were successful in winning concessions for workers. Strikes gave the workers publicity in the press. Strikes cost the company money in lost productivity and security.

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Think about what you have learned about union activities in the 1800s. Now, how did strikes hurt what unions wanted to achieve? List at least two arguments in opposition to the use of strikes.

Answer:

Strikes often grew violent. Striking workers often lost their jobs. Strikes were often opposed by the public. Striking workers could be killed or injured. Strikes did not always work.

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Which arguments did you include in your answer?

A
Strikes enabled the workers to ask for demands as a group.
B
Strikes could disrupt the national economy.
C
Strikes were successful in winning concessions for workers.
D
Strikes gave the workers publicity in the press.
E
Strikes cost the company money in lost productivity and security.
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Which arguments did you include in your answer?

A
Strikes often grew violent.
B
Striking workers often lost their jobs.
C
Strikes were often opposed by the public.
D
Striking workers could be killed or injured.
E
Strikes did not always work.

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