Workers Face New Problems

What was one of the main factors behind America's rapid economic growth according to the text?

• Technological advancements

• Increasing exploitation of the industrial worker

• Government policies

• Agricultural development

How were industrial workers often treated, as mentioned in the text?

• Like family members

• As valued employees

• No better than "wage-slaves"

• As independent contractors

How long were the shifts for steel workers in Carnegie's mills?

• 8-hour shifts

• 10-hour shifts

• 12-hour shifts

• 14-hour shifts

What did factory rules often prohibit among employees?

• Taking breaks

• Talking during working hours

• Eating at their desks

• Using machinery

Why were wages considered low during this period?

• They were above the minimal requirements

• They were sufficient for luxury items

• They could not afford minimal requirements for food, shelter, and clothing

• They were competitive with other industries

What was a significant issue with working conditions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Overabundance of safety measures

• Extremely safe environments

• Insufficient safeguards around machinery

• High wages for all workers

What percentage of children under 15 were working outside the home in 1910?

• One out of every ten

• One out of every five

• One out of every two

• One out of every three

What was a common consequence for workers due to hazardous conditions?

• Increased job satisfaction

• Frequent promotions

• Injuries or deaths in accidents

• Improved health

What was the impact of immigrants and migrants on the labor market?

• Decreased competition

• Flooded the labor market with workers willing to work for very low wages

• Increased wages for all workers

• Reduced the number of available jobs

What was not provided by employers in the late nineteenth century?

• Health insurance

• Paid sick days

• Workers' compensation

• All of the above