We want more school houses and less jails; more books
and less arsenals; more learning and less vice; more
constant work and less crime; more leisure and less
greed; more justice and less revenge; in fact, more of the
opportunities to cultivate our better natures, to make
manhood more noble, womanhood more beautiful and
childhood more happy and bright. These in brief are the
primary demands made by the Trade Unions in the name
of labor. These are the demands made by labor upon
modern society and in their consideration is involved the
wone we
fate of civilization.
Background information:
Samuel Gompers was an important labor leader in the
1800s.
Which statement best reflects the main idea of the
excerpt?
A. Modern society is too concerned with the fate of
civilization.
B. Unions are working toward helping workers attain a
better life.
C. The only way workers can achieve higher wages is
through the labor movement.
D. Economic growth is the key to improving people's
standard of living.