Question

Which of the following best describes the trade unions of the early nineteenth century?
A.
skilled craftsmen organized by a specific occupation
B.
skilled craftsmen organized by ethnic background
C.
unskilled laborers organized by income
D.
unskilled laborers organized by region

Answer 1

A. skilled craftsmen organized by a specific occupation

Early 19th-century trade unions were primarily craft or trade societies made up of skilled artisans (e.g., carpenters, shoemakers) organized by occupation.