Why Was There a Growth of Craft Unions During the Civil

question 74

Multiple Choice

Why was there a growth of craft unions during the Civil War?

• A) The end of slavery flooded the labor market with workers.
• B) The war sparked an increased demand for skilled labor.
• C) Unskilled laborers were constitutionally prohibited from unionizing.
• D) Craft unions would not have to admit the freedmen.
• E) The American education system expanded dramatically during that period.

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