Question

which statement best explains why, during the 1800s, manufacturers resisted workers’ demands for higher wages and safer workplaces? manufacturers knew their companies would become less profitable. manufacturers were afraid workers would make additional demands. manufacturers had already spent money on training their workers. manufacturers knew their workforce would have to become smaller.

Explanation:

Durante el siglo XIX, los fabricantes se preocupaban por la rentabilidad de sus empresas. El aumento de los salarios y la inversión en seguridad en el lugar de trabajo aumentaría los costos y reduciría las ganancias.

Answer:

Manufacturers knew their companies would become less profitable.