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Which was true of Pullman porters in the 1920s? A. The porters could not start a union because they were African American. B. The porters could not start a union because it was illegal. C. The porters needed a union because they were not treated well. D. The porters did not need a union because they made good money.

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The porters organized a union and chose an outsider as their leader

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The correct answer here is C.

Pullman porters definitely needed a union as they were treated so badly and not well at all. They Had to work 20 hours a day and were permitted to sleep only 4. They had to carry luggage and make beds. On top of that they even had to buy their own uniforms with their own money. So in order to be treated well they organized a union.
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