Why did the public fear unions at first?

a.
most people were convinced that all labor violence was caused by unions.

b.
most people thought unions were only interested in advancing blacks' civil rights.

c.
many people believed that some unions supported radical ideas.

d.
many people suspected unions were controlled by foreign governments.

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.