Question

how did early british labor unions succeed in their efforts to create labor reform?
a. by destroying new industrial machines and burning factories down
b. by electing upper - class citizens to represent the unions in parliament
c. by striking and protesting even when such actions violated the law
d. by launching a socialist revolution based on the ideas of karl marx

Explanation:

Early British labor unions often resorted to strikes and protests, even when these actions were illegal. These forms of collective action were a way for workers to voice their demands for better working conditions, fair wages, etc. Destroying machines (Luddite - like behavior) was more of an early - industrial - era reaction but not a successful long - term labor reform strategy. Electing upper - class citizens would not likely lead to effective labor reform as their interests might not align with the working class. A socialist revolution based on Marx's ideas did not occur in the context of early British labor union efforts for labor reform in the way described in option D.

Answer:

C. By striking and protesting even when such actions violated the law