Which detail from "Drawn to Barre" best supports the idea that stonecutters unions’ fought for workers’ rights?
Answer
A
By 1900, the Barre Granite Cutters' Union had over 1000 members and was the largest in the United States.
B
Many who came to Barre had an interest in politics. Some stonecutters wanted to start labor unions.
C
The rules for entry became stricter over the next 20 years. By then the people of Barre had already formed a union.
D
At the start of the 20th century, the union realized that breathing stone dust while working was extremely dangerous to workers, and tried to raise awareness about conditions.