Progressive Era

Front

Which of the following does NOT describe early factory conditions? unsafe conditions, low pay, safe conditions, high pay

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high pay

Front

Which group of people filled the need for cheap labor in the northern factories?

Back

immigrants from Europe

Front

A group of workers that unite to combat unfair labor conditions is called a _________.

Back

labor unions

Front

Investigative journalists who exposed corruption and social problems were called____________?

Back

muckrakers

Front

When labor unions organize a work stoppage until their demands are met is called a __________.

Back

strike

Front

What industry did Upton Sinclair attack in the book "The Jungle"?

Back

meatpacking

Front

What was the primary goal of the Progressive Movement in the early 20th century?

Back

To promote social reforms and reduce corruption

Front

Which of the following was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution in the United States?
Decline in factory production,
Increase in agricultural jobs,
Growth of cities and urbanization,
Decrease in urban population

Back

Growth of cities and urbanization

Front

Group that fought for better wages, shorter hours, and better work conditions

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Labor Unions

Front

Why did Labor Union membership increase during the Gilded Age?

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Because of the growth of industrial jobs and poor working conditions