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Urbanization in America — Unit test

Question 4 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 A

Companies hired Pinkertons to

Answer
A
move employees to company towns.
B
negotiate with unions in the workplace.
C
force scabs to cross picket lines.
D
report on and bust unions.

Explanation

Companies hired Pinkerton agents to spy on labor organizers, gather information about unions, and help break up union activity. They were not hired to negotiate with unions; their role was generally to protect company interests during labor disputes. The correct choice is “report on and bust unions.”

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