By the 1840s, all of the options mentioned had become true. Labor had achieved political power in the franchise, meaning they had the right to vote. Unions were no longer considered conspiracies and therefore illegal, and peaceful picketing during strikes was also considered legal.

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By the 1840s

Question 35

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By the 1840s,

A) labor had achieved political power in the franchise, i.e., the right to vote.
B) unions per se were not considered by law to be conspiracies and therefore illegal.
C) peaceful picketing of businesses during strikes was considered to be legal.
D) all of the above were true.

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