Question

What is the best explanation of why factory owners and management wanted to prevent unions from forming?

A) They feared workers would violently revolt.

B) They felt it was in the best interest of the workers to wait for gradual change.

C) Organized workers might demand changes that would increase profits.

D) Organized workers might demand changes that would decrease profits.

Answer 1

The answer is D unions wanted more pay and better conditions.

Answer 2

Answer:

D) Organized workers might demand changes that would decrease profits.

Explanation:

During the Industrial Revolution, factory owners wanted maximum profit with their factories. During that period the American government took laissez-faire politics, which meant that the government would let the market make its rules and regulate itself. It included the lack of any labor laws. In that time workers did not have laws protecting them, their wages were low, their workplace had no protection, they worked several hours and sometimes died during work. Once workers started to demand better wages and a better workplace, factory owners noticed that if they wanted major profit they would have to prevent unions from forming.