Which statement best explains why, during the 1800s, manufacturers resisted workers’ demands for higher wages and safer workplaces?

Their businesses would become less profitable

the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.

food chain i would say only because there is competition on getting food and survival