Which of the following is true of the labor movement during the 1840s?

A) It was made up primarily of socialists and anarchists.
B) It was successful in getting pension plans for many workers.
C) Its major achievement came when the courts relieved workers from the threat of conspiracy laws being used against them if they organized or engaged in strikes.
D) It demonstrated the unity present among workers.

Labor Movement

A social and political movement advocating for the rights, conditions, and interests of working people, with organized labor unions playing a central role in negotiating wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Conspiracy Laws

Legislation aimed at penalizing agreements or plans made among individuals or groups to commit unlawful acts or to harm the public interest.

Pension Plans

Financial programs established to provide retirees with income, often sourced from employers or unions, typically funded through employee and employer contributions over the employee's career.