In 1890, Nathaniel, the owner of a textile mill, refused to employ Jacob because Jacob's name was on the blacklist circulating among businessmen at that time. This implies that Jacob was a(n)_____.
A)union activist
B)ex-convict
C)mugwump
D)impostor
E)African slave

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During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, blacklists were commonly used by employers to share information about workers who were involved in union activities or strikes, aiming to prevent them from finding employment in the industry. This suggests that Jacob was likely a union activist.

In 1890, Nathaniel, the Owner of a Textile Mill, Refused