Question

one effect of industrialization in the united states in the late 1800s was the organization of labor unions as a way for workers to gain bargaining power in the workplace. why did this development often lead to violence?

a union leaders would not negotiate with factory owners.

b union leaders required u.s. workers to join worldwide strikes.

c government officials used force to bring about better working conditions.

d business owners used force to protect their workplaces from unionization.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Union leaders' goal was to negotiate for better conditions, so they would negotiate with factory owners. Eliminate A.
• Option B: There's no historical evidence that U.S. union leaders required workers to join worldwide strikes. Eliminate B.
• Option C: Government officials at the time often sided with business owners, not using force for better working conditions. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Business owners, fearing loss of control and profits, used force (like hiring strikebreakers, private security) to prevent unionization, leading to violence. This matches historical context.

Answer:

D. Business owners used force to protect their workplaces from unionization.