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The Labor Movement — Quiz

Question 3 • US History

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

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

Explanation

During the late 1800s, government officials and courts often supported company owners during labor disputes, sometimes sending troops or issuing orders to break strikes. This meant the government nearly always sided with companies against striking workers. Companies might hire private guards, but that is different from hiring government agents.

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