What Was the Purpose of the General Trades Union, a Citywide

question 20

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the General Trades Union, a citywide federation formed in New York City in 1834?

• A) To discourage factories from hiring women
• B) To ensure the election of worker-friendly politicians
• C) To provide support for striking workers
• D) To advocate for expanded suffrage for workers

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