13
QuizMultiple Choice

Impact of Reconstruction — Unit test

Question 13 • EAP-Virginia and US History A CR

How did living in company towns make union membership more difficult for workers?

Answer
A
Workers received free homes, food, and clothing.
B
Company guards and agents spied on and reported workers.
C
Workers made enough money that they did not need unions.
D
They could fire workers who moved away from the town.

Explanation

In company towns, workers depended on the company for their jobs and often their homes and supplies. Company guards and agents watched workers and reported union activity, making workers afraid to organize or join a union. Therefore, the correct choice is B, “Company guards and agents spied on and reported workers.”

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next