What Was the Result of Strikes by Workers in Northern

question 6

Multiple Choice

What was the result of strikes by workers in northern industries during the Civil War?

• A) They increased workers' wages.
• B) They undermined the patriotism of most workers.
• C) They were more effective for women than for men.
• D) They rarely succeeded.

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