Question

which statement provides the most logical explanation of why union workers who had been blacklisted following the pullman strike found it almost impossible to find another job?
blacklisted workers could be charged with criminal acts if they attempted to find other jobs.
the majority of blacklisted workers had been injured during the strike and were unable to work.
the majority of blacklisted workers had criminal records that disqualified them from most employers hiring criteria.
blacklisted workers were viewed as troublesome, untrustworthy, and even dangerous by other employers.

Explanation:

• Option 1: There's no basis that blacklisted workers would be criminally charged for job - seeking.
• Option 2: The strike - related injuries aren't a main reason for the difficulty in finding jobs after blacklisting.
• Option 3: Most blacklisted workers didn't have criminal records just because of the strike.
• Option 4: After the Pullman Strike, employers saw blacklisted union workers as troublesome, untrustworthy, and dangerous. So other employers were reluctant to hire them, which explains why they found it hard to get another job.

Answer:

Blacklisted workers were viewed as troublesome, untrustworthy, and even dangerous by other employers.