Asked by Sophia Terrane on Jul 07, 2024
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The late 1930s unionization drive in the South had to overcome all of the following obstacles EXCEPT
A) the region's relatively limited industrial development.
B) the absence of a strong tradition of labor activism in the region.
C) the lack of a strong tradition of black protest in the region.
D) the prevalence of Jim Crow segregation in the region.
Unionization Drive
Efforts aimed at organizing workers into unions to advocate for better wages, working conditions, and rights.
Jim Crow
Refers to a set of laws that were established in the American South to enforce racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans after the Civil War and into the 20th century.
- Acknowledge the modifications in the political and social environments of black Americans during the 1930s.
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Kayla NiemandJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The South had a strong tradition of black protest, even though it was often suppressed or went unrecognized by the broader society. This tradition of resistance and protest among African Americans in the South did not serve as an obstacle to unionization efforts in the region.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the modifications in the political and social environments of black Americans during the 1930s.