Answer: Restoration of the Union, transformation of southern society, and enactment of progressive legislation favoring the rights of freed slaves.
IRON WAS CHEAPIER SO CITIZENS COULD AFFORD IT!
Unions were very effective in shaping political and economic policies. Even though their initial efforts did not have success in the late 19th century, their 20th century efforts changed America forever.
For example, the labor unions were able to get the government to pass laws regarding the 8 hour work day, the outlawing of child labor for kids under the age of 16, and the implementation of health and safety regulations to ensure that factory workers were in suitable conditions. Along with this, there are now federal agencies that to this day, continue to monitor businesses and their activities to ensure that they are not breaking any labor laws or health and safety regulations.
These advances in the history of technology stimulated societies to adopt new ways of living and governance.
It was a respectful petition to King George III was to declare their right to approve laws passed by the parliament.