Question

(MC)Which factor produced gains in union membership in the United States during the late 19th century and early 20th century?

Answer 1

The factor of shifting from an agricultural economy to an industrial economy.

Explanation:

• After the advent of industrialization, most people preferred moving to industrial towns leaving agriculture behind.

• As more people opted to work in industries, the demand for labor automatically subsided and the industry owners started exploiting their workers.

• To protect their own interests, the workers found it necessary to form unions. The membership of such unions gained for workers protection against exploitation by the industrialists.