In 1806, a group of Philadelphia shoemakers was convicted of ____________________ for joining together and refusing to work unless their terms were met.

A) Illegal assembly
B) Tyranny
C) Unpatriotic actions
D) Illegal conspiracy

Philadelphia Shoemakers

Refers to one of the earliest known labor unions in America, organized in the late 18th century by shoemakers in Philadelphia.

Illegal Assembly

A gathering that violates the law, typically because it has not been authorized, breaches public order, or poses a threat to safety.

Illegal Conspiracy

An unlawful plan between two or more parties to commit a criminal act or to deceive and defraud others.