Which of the following was a consequence of the 1936 United Auto Workers' strike against General Motors?

A) General Motors ultimately agreed to recognize the union.
B) General Motors mobilized public opinion against the union and the strike was broken.
C) With help from the National Guard, General Motors ultimately crushed the strike.
D) The union movement suffered a severe setback because of the association the public made between the United Auto Workers and the Community Party.

United Auto Workers

An American labor union representing workers in the automobile manufacturing industry, as well as other sectors of the economy, and is known for its role in advocating for workers' rights and benefits.

General Motors

A multinational corporation based in the United States that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.

National Guard

A reserve military force composed of state National Guard militia units, which operate under state jurisdiction but can be mobilized for federal duty.