Question

What effect did anti-labor Union laws such as the Combination Acts have on the working class?

A.) workers were further motivated to protest against the unfair policies

B.) workers have to continue working in harsh conditions and for low wages

C.) working conditions improved because factory owners fear a backlash from workers

D.) the working-class return to agricultural life and achieved financial success ​

Answer 1

B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Combination Acts of 1799 and 1800 struck a blow against the legal formation of trade unions in Britain. While the acts banned combinations of workers as well as employers, in practice they were used only against workers who bargained collectively for shorter hours or higher pay.