Every particle of my soul felt the spirit of the working class. I had fired an engine and been stung by the exposure and hardship of the rail. I was with the workers in their weary watches, at the broken engine’s side and often helped to bring their bruised and bleeding bodies back to their wives and children again. How could I not feel the burden of the laborers hardships? How could the seed of agitation (fighting back) not take deep root in my heart?
Debs had endured and shared the harsh working conditions of laborers.
Debs was moved by the hardships faced by business owners.
Debs was born into a life of privilege.
Debs was influenced by articles written by muckrakers.
The correct statement is:
Debs had endured and shared the harsh working conditions of laborers.