Question

Unions began in Washington in the late 1800s and early 1900s to help

government manage a fast-growing economy.
workers improve their standard of living.
businesses grow a sluggish economy.
business owners improve their standard of living.

Answer 1

workers improve their standard of living

Step-by-step explanation:

Trade unions began in Washington in the late 1800s and early 1900s to help workers improve their standard of living.

This was a period where workers were underpaid and had a very poor working conditions as they had little to no support if their employers decided to suddenly fire them or if they got an injury while working.

The emergence of trade unions helped stop this as they embarked on strikes and sit-at-homes to force their employers to improve standard of living.