Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, the concept of labor unions as interest groups continued to grow. What was the relationship between these groups and the goals of the business owners?
a. Their differing goals, that of worker conditions versus maximizing profits, often came into conflict.
b. The two groups were commendable in their ability to work through differences.
c. Congress intervened to enforce a peace.
d. The differences usually led to violent confrontations between workers and the police, who were sympathetic to the business owners.
e. The two groups ultimately had the same goal, which was the profitability of the company.
ANS: A
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