2nd Industrial Revolution-Exit Ticket

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Why did poor families often send their children to work during the Gilded Age?

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To help the family earn more money

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What made children desirable employees for factories and mines?

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They could fit into tight spaces and were paid less

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What was one major consequence of child labor during the Gilded Age?

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Many children did not attend school

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Why were companies able to keep wages low during the Gilded Age? Options: Workers were highly skilled, There were more workers than jobs, The government set strict wage limits, Workers refused to join unions

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There were more workers than jobs

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What does the term "opportunity cost" refer to in the context of unsafe working conditions?

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Choosing to work in dangerous jobs over safety or health

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What was the main purpose of labor unions?

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To represent workers and negotiate for better wages and conditions

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Which of the following was the most powerful labor union during the Gilded Age?
Knights of Labor, National Labor Union, American Federation of Labor, Railroad Workers' Union

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American Federation of Labor

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How did many company owners respond to unions?

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They often refused to meet with union representatives.

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What was a common tactic used by unions to push for change?

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Strikes, where workers refused to work

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What event led to the creation of Labor Day?

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A large strike by railroad workers in 1894