Question

What was at stake for Albert Parsons and his supporters in effort to publicize this version of events? What public ideas about the labor movement is this account trying either to support or to counter?

A) Economic gains for individuals
B) Social recognition for labor leaders
C) Political change and citizen participation
D) Cultural promotion of the labor movement

Answer 1

Albert Parsons and his supporters aimed to achieve political change and citizen participation by publicizing their version of events. This account aims to counter public ideas that view labor unions with suspicion and emphasize individual economic gains over collective action.

Step-by-step explanation:

The efforts of Albert Parsons and his supporters to publicize their version of events were aimed at achieving political change and citizen participation. They sought to raise awareness about the labor movement and promote workers' rights. This account was trying to counter the public ideas that viewed labor unions with suspicion and emphasized individual economic gains over collective action.