Which statement best explains why, during the 1800s, manufacturers resisted workers’ demands for higher wages and safer workplaces?
a. manufacturers had already spent money on training their workers.
b. manufacturers were afraid workers would make additional demands.
c. manufacturers knew their workforce would have to become smaller.
d. manufacturers knew their companies would become less productive.

abraham lincoln was the president of usa and he had asked the audience to make a pledge on equality.

his pledge was:

“it is my earnest desire to know the will of the providence.”

lincoln also had hatred for people who condoned and practiced slavery and so he pledged:

""and if i can learnt what it is i can do it"" this is another pledge by abraham to reassure the congregation on how to deal with the providence will.

explanation:

hope this !

puritans hope this