How did progressive and conservative Republicans feel about labor unions in the early 1900s? A.Conservatives advocated for labor unions, but progressives wanted to limit their power. B.Progressives advocated for labor unions, but conservatives wanted to limit their power. C. Both progressives and conservatives advocated for labor unions. D.Both progressives and conservatives disliked the labor unions.

B. Progressives advocated for labor unions, but conservatives wanted to limit their power.

• In the early 20th century, the United States was going through a period of major industrial change and economic growth. Progressives were a group within the Republican Party (and the Democratic Party as well) who wanted to reform various aspects of society, government, and the economy to address the challenges of the new industrial era. They often saw labor unions as an important tool for protecting workers and ensuring fair labor practices in a time when many workers faced exploitative conditions.
• Conservative Republicans, on the other hand, tended to align more closely with business interests, and were often less supportive of labor unions. They were more likely to view unions as disruptive forces that could interfere with business practices and economic growth. Conservatives typically supported policies that limited the power of unions and were concerned about the potential for labor strikes to hurt the economy.