What was the primary cause that led factory workers in the North to begin organizing into unions?

They were required by the government to form official groups.

They wanted to take over ownership of the factories.

They were responding to long workdays and unsafe conditions.

They hoped to compete with workers in other countries.

Trade unions in the early 1800s were typically formed by which group of people?

Factory owners wanting to set industry standards

All workers in a single factory, regardless of their job

Workers who shared the same specific skill or trade

Government officials who inspected factory conditions

The workday was legally limited to 10 hours.

Child labor was officially outlawed in all factories.

Workers gained the legal right to go on strike.

Women were guaranteed pay equal to that of men.

Unions were funded by wealthy factory owners.

Acting as a group gave workers more influence and power.

Individual complaints were against the law in most states.

Union members received special protection from the police.