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QuizMultiple Choice

Truman's Fair Deal

Question 10 • EAP-Virginia and US History B CR

When labor unions decided to strike for higher wages in 1945, President Truman had to choose between

Answer
A
breaking up the unions or taking the side of employers.
B
abandoning the Fair Deal program or balancing the budget.
C
supporting railroad workers or supporting mine workers.
D
supporting the unions or getting the economy back on track.

Explanation

After World War II, many workers went on strike to seek higher wages, disrupting production and transportation. Truman faced pressure to protect workers’ right to strike while also restarting the economy and keeping goods moving, so the choice was between supporting the unions and getting the economy back on track. The correct choice is “supporting the unions or getting the economy back on track.”

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