What was the purpose of a sit-down strike?

A. to prevent the replacement of striking workers with non-union workers
B. to show support for a union while continuing to work and collect wages
C. to perform brief, temporary work stoppages to illustrate the threat of a full-scale strike
D. to extend the labor movement to office and clerical workers


Answer: A

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