Question

Which statement explains why labor unions supported immigration restrictions during the 1920s?

The flood of unskilled foreign workers during the early 1900s threatened wages and jobs for American workers.

The political views of the new immigrants tended to make them resistant to attempts to unionize the American workforce.

Union leaders wanted to keep consumer demand low to make American businesses vulnerable to strikes and boycotts.

Union leaders wanted to gain the favor of Congress in return for passage of regulations regarding workplace safety.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

If I had to guess it would be the first one. Americans wanted to keep their jobs, they didn't want immigrants taking them. Plus, if immigrants were pouring into America during this time, that means they were expendable. Employers could always find someone that could do the work cheaper and better.

Answer 3

Good job anonymousstudent and welcome to Openstudy :)

Answer 4

Thank you! :)

Answer 5

I especially liked how you answered it in detail, we need more people like that, I was lazy though :3

Answer 6

Well thank you! :) I always want to know why an answer is what it is, might as well explain it to others if I know it.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Ahhhh, It's my first hour on this site hahah :) Well I'm glad I'm doing it right.

Answer 9

Yes you are, never give out the answer, im being Ironic but never, especially with math :)

Answer 10

Ahhhh, I asked help in the Math section, because I'm gosh awful at math. Anyways, some people would just give me the answer, and not explain why. And I hate that. :/