Question

multiple choice listen how did management weaken the effect of both the boston police strike and the u.s. steel strike of 1919? select all that apply. a they offered to pay workers who returned to work more money than strikers. b they accused the leadership of the unions of being radicals. c they replaced the striking workers with non-union workers. d they were able to convince the state governments to outlaw the unions.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option in the context of how management weakened the 1919 strikes (Boston Police and U.S. Steel).

• Option A: Offering higher pay to returning workers than strikers would incentivize workers to return, weakening the strike.
• Option B: Accusing union leadership of being radicals (Red Scare era tactics) would turn public opinion against unions, weakening their support.
• Option C: Replacing striking workers with non - union workers (scabs) directly undermines the strike by keeping operations running.
• Option D: Convincing state governments to outlaw unions would legally cripple unions, reducing their power.

All these actions were used by management to weaken the strikes.

Answer:

A. They offered to pay workers who returned to work more money than strikers.
B. They accused the leadership of the unions of being radicals.
C. They replaced the striking workers with non - union workers.
D. They were able to convince the state governments to outlaw the unions.