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Which labour-oriented movement did Owen help lead?

  • Anti-slavery

  • Trade union

  • Guild

  • Temperance

Answer

Trade unionism, championed by Owen, aimed to empower workers by collectively bargaining for better wages, improved working conditions, and increased political representation. This labour-oriented movement sought to unite workers across different industries and sectors, advocating for their rights and challenging oppressive labour practices during the tumultuous period of industrialization in the 19th century.
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