Problems faced by English unionists included each of the following except
A) strikes were rarely successful and were often suppressed by force.
B) workers could not embark on strike action to back their demand until after 1875.
C) unions made some headway in protecting their members from unemployment and dangerous working conditions.
D) many workers believed that the only hope for their class lay in unified action through trade unions.
E) their organization was illegal until 1862.

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Unions were not illegal until 1862; they were illegal until the Trade Union Act of 1871, which legalized trade unions in the UK.

Problems Faced by English Unionists Included Each of the Following