Why has the union movement in the United States gone through cycles of weak influence and strong support? Write a short essay that uses events and examples to explain these trends.

If the imperial dynasty had continued to rule china, it is most likely that a) the economy would have improved rather than weakened b) european nations would have gotten more of a foothold in china c) revolutionary groups would not have gained any power in the country d) communism would not have received support among the poor