Question

what did the federal government do in response to union - led strikes?
○ acted quickly to end strikes, using both the courts and federal troops
○ attempted to mediate the issues so that both sides could be heard
○ remained impartial so the dispute could be settled by labor and management
○ sided with labor and reprimanded business owners for their behavior

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze the historical context of federal government responses to union - led strikes. In many historical instances, the federal government often acted quickly to end strikes, using courts (e.g., issuing injunctions) and federal troops. The option "attempted to mediate" is less accurate as mediation was not the typical primary response. "Remained impartial" is incorrect as the government often took sides (usually with business). "Sided with labor" is also incorrect as the government generally sided with business or sought to break strikes. So the most accurate option is the one about acting quickly with courts and troops.

Answer:

A. acted quickly to end strikes, using both the courts and federal troops