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Which of these represented workers and fought for their rights and better living conditions during the Industrial Revolution in the US?

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Cooperations
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Non-governmental organisations
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Labour unions
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Political parties
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Solution

The correct option is C Labour unions
Duirng the Industrial Revolution in the US, workers in the factories worked long hours on low wages. Women and children were exploited. Such conditions gave birth to labour unions that worked to represent and fight for better working conditions. These unions often led strikes and movements.

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