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Which was the main reason for the slow growth of labor unions in the United States during the 19th century?

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presence of language and cultural barriers among workers

presence of language and cultural barriers among workers

existence of adequate wages and good working conditions

existence of adequate wages and good working conditions

lack of public and legal support for union activities

lack of public and legal support for union activities

rejection of unionization by skilled workers

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lack of public and legal support for union activities

Courts, laws, employers, and much public opinion opposed unions in the 19th century (injunctions, criminal charges, strikebreaking), which greatly slowed labor organizing.