The National Women's Party contibuted directly to which of the following?

The ratification of the 19th amendment

In 1906, the federal government responded to the situation shown in the cartoon by

authorizing government insection of meat processing plants

Why was the rise of labor unions in the late nineteenth century regarded as a threat by some businesses

It made employees less dedicated to their jobs

Why did the early members of the Knights of Labor, founded in 1869, hold secret meetings?

they would be fired by anti-union businesses if exposed as members

Which of the answers best shows how americans addressed labor concerns during the early 1900's

wages below subsistence levels leads to increased union membership

Which statement gives the main reason the AFL used collective agreements to strengthen workers right.

AFL leaders saw that government often sided with business owners

Which statement is best supported by the photograph?

Urban immigrant workers participated in the labor movement

W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T Washington most strongly disagreed over which issue?

methods to achieve racial equality

The Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act were passed in an attempt to

ensure the saftety of American cnsumers

Which of the answers best describes who Ida Tarbell was?

Ida Tarbell wrote muckraking journalism

Theodore Roosevelt believed it was important to set aside public land because...

he wanted it left unchanged for the enjoyment of future generations

What is an impact that muckrakers had on the public during the late 1800's

the y inspired Americans to call for reforms

Which statement best explains the meaning of the political cartoon?

Employers exploited the work work of child laborers for their own greed

which goal was shared by the American labor leasers Eugene V. Debs and Samuel Gompers during the 19th and 20th centuries

using unions to obtain higher wages and better working conditions

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1
The National Women's Party contibuted directly to which of the following?
The ratification of the 19th amendment
The elimination of poll taxes
The repeal of the 18th amendment
The outlawing of child labor
2
In 1906, the federal government responded to the situation shown in the cartoon by
banning imported meat products
sending federal troops to end a strike by meatpackers
taking control of meatpacking facilities
authorizing government insection of meat processing plants
3
Why was the rise of labor unions in the late nineteenth century regarded as a threat by some businesses
It made employees less dedicated to their jobs
It took away the power of businesses to hire whom they wanted
It would determine what goods could be produced
It gave workers much greater negotiating strength
4
Why did the early members of the Knights of Labor, founded in 1869, hold secret meetings?
they did not want other laborers joining their elite group
they were afraid of being arrested for criminal activity
they did not want their confidential demonstration plans revealed
they would be fired by anti-union businesses if exposed as members
5
Which of the answers best shows how americans addressed labor concerns during the early 1900's
women paid less than men leads to new federal minimum wage levels
common use of child labor leads to increased demans to ban alcohol
frequent workers injuries leads to break up of monopolies
wages below subsistence levels leads to increased union membership
6
Which statement gives the main reason the AFL used collective agreements to strengthen workers right.
AFL membership consisted mostly of federal government workers
AFL leaders saw that government often sided with business owners
AFL leaders prioritized the enforcment of minimum wage laws
AFL membership already had good legal protection of their right to strike
7
Which statement is best supported by the photograph?
Urban immigrant workers resisted attempts at unionization
Cities encouraged cultural assimilation of immigrant workers
Urban immigrant workers participated in the labor movement
Cities provided adequate housing fr immigrant workers
8
W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T Washington most strongly disagreed over which issue?
the construction of the panama canal
the constitutionality of the sherman antitrust act
support for the Allies in World War 1
methods to achieve racial equality
9
Which laws were passed with an aim to reduce the activity shown in the photograph
anti-trust laws
compulsory education laws
minimum wage laws
anti-corruption laws
10
The Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act were passed in an attempt to
give big business greater control over the economy
establish price controls on the cattle industry
limit the power of congress
ensure the saftety of American cnsumers
11
Which of the answers best describes who Ida Tarbell was?
Ida Tarbell supported the interests of the wealthy
Ida Tarbell practiced yellow journalism
Ida Tarbell opposed government reforms of commerce
Ida Tarbell wrote muckraking journalism
12
Theodore Roosevelt believed it was important to set aside public land because...
he wanted to mine it for its substantial mineral resources
he saw it as a site for resetlement of American Indians
he wanted it left unchanged for the enjoyment of future generations
he predicted a need for it as population grew
13
What is an impact that muckrakers had on the public during the late 1800's
the y inspired Americans to call for reforms
They discouraged people from reading newspapers
They generated widespread support for big business
They helped people to understand how politicians helped the nation
14
Which book was responsible for prompting the investigation illustrated in this cartoon?
The Octopus by Frank Norris
How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
The Shame of the Cities by Lincoln Steffens
15
Which statement best explains the meaning of the political cartoon?
Child laborers benefited from the jobs provided by employers
Employers exploited the work work of child laborers for their own greed
Child laborers required constant supervision from employers
Employers provided occupational training to child laborers
16
which goal was shared by the American labor leasers Eugene V. Debs and Samuel Gompers during the 19th and 20th centuries
commissioning detailed research to find ways to make factories run better
using unions to obtain higher wages and better working conditions
preventing unskilled workers from joining craft unions
persuading the federal government t control wages and prices

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