One of the major problems faced by big business during the early part of the 20th century was the threat of a socialist movement. Among the responses of corporations included:

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The emergence of a "public relations" industry to "sell the capitalist story to the masses" was a response by corporations to counter the threat of socialist movements. This is choice A. Similarly, the "manufacture of consent" was also a strategy employed by corporations to shape public opinion and prevent the rise of socialism. This is choice C. However, increasing employment opportunities for immigrants and introducing the minimum wage law were not necessarily responses to the threat of socialism, but rather broader economic and societal issues. Therefore, the best choice is E, a combination of options A and C.

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