Question

question 27
2 pts
if you were writing an essay on the rise of unions in the united states, which of the following might be a good thesis statement for your essay?
unions during the late 1800s protected business owners from unfair labor laws.
during the late 1800s, unions worked to prevent business owners from exploiting workers.
unions helped workers but harmed business owners and the american capitalist economy.
in a capitalist economy, strong unions are necessary for business to remain profitable.
question 28
2 pts
what was a significant limitation of constitutional protections for workers during the industrial era?
the constitution explicitly prohibited labor unions.
courts often interpreted the constitution in favor of employers.
workers were not considered citizens under the constitution.
the constitution did not apply to private businesses.

Explanation:

For question 27, unions in the late 1800s aimed to protect workers from exploitation by business owners, which is a common - understood purpose. The other options are inaccurate as unions didn't protect business owners from labor laws, and the claim about harming the capitalist economy and being necessary for business profitability are not typical starting points for a thesis on the rise of unions.
For question 28, during the industrial era, courts often interpreted the Constitution in favor of employers, limiting workers' constitutional protections. The Constitution didn't explicitly prohibit labor unions, workers were considered citizens, and the Constitution did apply to private businesses in some respects.

Answer:

Question 27: B. During the late 1800s, unions worked to prevent business owners from exploiting workers.
Question 28: B. Courts often interpreted the Constitution in favor of employers.