Which factor played a major role in the rise of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?A.Increased government regulation of businessesB.Poor wages and working conditions in factoriesC.Businesses refusing to adopt new technologiesD.Women being denied the right to workSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which of the following is one of the major changes that the second Industrial Revolution brought about?Shift in the industrial base away from farmingDecrease in immigrationShift toward new economic factorsDevelopment of unions to protect workers

How did labor forces change in countries affected by the Industrial Revolution?A.Laborers who had previously worked on farms transitioned to working in factories.B.Most members of the working class became employed by governments rather than private businesses.C.Workers were able to work fewer hours while still earning enough to support a family.D.Women were driven out of the labor force and expected to remain in the home.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Discuss one issue unions looked to solve in America during the Industrial Period.

What were some actions taken by labor unions to reach the goal of workers' rights?A.They met with business owners.B.They held meetings with federal government officials.C.They influenced public opinion through boycotts.D.All of the above

Which of the following was the first major piece of federal legislation adopted explicitly to encourage the formation of labor unions and provide for collective bargaining between employers and unions?Multiple ChoiceThe Landrum-Griffin ActThe Wagner ActThe Norris-La Guardia ActThe Taft-Hartley Act