The Turning Point in the Lawrence Textile Strike of 1912

question 34

Multiple Choice

The turning point in the Lawrence textile strike of 1912 was when

• A) middle-class reformers became involved with the struggle, activating public sympathy.
• B) children were beaten by police, which drew negative publicity for factory owners.
• C) the AFL muscled out the IWW, a radical union that wanted to take over the strike.
• D) the Italian women decided they could not strike because it was a rebellious action.

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