Many were eloquent speakers, like Morris Hillquit, one of the leaders of the Socialist party, who explained why manufacturers opposed the union: "They like you individually," he said. "They say to each of you that you are lovable, but when you, lovable girls, are formed into a bunch of lovable girls then you cease to be lovable."

Question

—We Shall Not Be Moved,
Joan Dash

What conclusion can you draw by connecting Hillquit’s quotation, with your knowledge of that the time?

The Socialist Party put workers’ rights ahead of factory owners’ rights.
The Socialist Party persuaded the women to strike.
The Socialist Party was sympathetic to the rights of women.
The Socialist Party was made of men.

Answer 1

The most appropriate conclusion to draw by connecting Hillquit’s quotation with the historical context of the time is: The Socialist Party was sympathetic to the rights of women.

Hillquit's words reflect an understanding of how individual workers, particularly women in this context, were often seen as valuable by employers as long as they remained individuals rather than organized as a group. This suggests that the Socialist Party recognized the importance of collective action and solidarity among workers, including women, and advocated for their rights against the interests of factory owners.