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7 The formation of labor unions in the late 1800s was mainly a response to A passage of federal laws that favored workers B laws restricting immigration and naturalization C poor working conditions and low wages in many industries D economic depressions that had led to high unemployment

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7 The formation of labor unions in the late 1800s was mainly a response to A passage of federal laws that favored workers B laws restricting immigration and naturalization C poor working conditions and low wages in many industries D economic depressions that had led to high unemployment

7 The formation of labor unions in the late 1800s was mainly a response to
A passage of federal laws that favored workers
B laws restricting immigration and naturalization
C poor working conditions and low wages in many industries
D economic depressions that had led to high unemployment

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<p> C</p>

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<p> The question is asking about the main reason for the formation of labor unions in the late 1800's in the United States. This period is characterized by the growth and expansion of the industrial sector, where workers were subjected to poor working conditions and low wages. This sparked the formation of labor unions as means to negotiate better working conditions and wages, lobby for laws favoring workers, among other things. This makes option (C) a stronger answer than the other options. (A) is inaccurate, because labor unions were a response to the lack of laws that helped workers. (B) is also not directly relevant, as while immigration may have affected labor, it was not the immediate cause for the formation of labor unions. Finally, (D) is wrong because although economic depressions have led to high unemployment, the labor unions of the late 1800's arose in large part as a way to improve conditions and wages for those who were employed, and not only they were designed to prevent market-wide collapses that lead to large-scale unemployment.</p>
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