The fact that only one in four industrial workers during this period belonged to a union reflected workers'
A) satisfaction with income and working conditions as they were.
B) gratitude for the philanthropy of business tycoons.
C) fear of retaliation from employers.
D) faith in government's ability to protect workers and regulate industry.

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The low union membership among industrial workers during this period primarily reflected their fear of retaliation from employers, such as being fired or blacklisted, rather than satisfaction with their conditions, gratitude for philanthropy, or faith in government intervention.

The Fact That Only One in Four Industrial Workers During