In the late 1800s, strikes and boycotts
A. occurred in the dangerous mining and timber industries, but not in more specialized activities like railroads or steel.
B. challenged the authority of employers and evidenced working-class discontent.
C. won the sympathies of average Americans for the workers' cause.
D. were usually planned and directed by labor union leaders.
Answer: B
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A) Jefferson's Embargo Declaration, 1807 B) the Treaty of Alliance between France and the United States, 1778 C) Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality, 1793 D) the Treaty between the United States and Prussia, 1785
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A. established the Trinity River as the eastern boundary of Texas B. created Big Bend National Park C. established the current boundary line between Texas and New Mexico D. outlawed slavery in New Mexico and Arizona
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A. strengthen the nation's military defenses B. provide aid to other democratic nations C. create jobs for unemployed American workers D. avoid mistakes that had led to American involvement in World War I
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A. Austria-Hungary against France. B. Austria-Hungary against Serbia. C. Germany against Russia. D. Germany against Belgium.