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A Worker’s Life

Question 5 • (Galli)WCA 2220 US History II 4th nine weeks 25-26

Which of the following best describes reform movements during the Gilded Age?

Answer
A
Reform movements focused on labor unions, child labor laws, safety in the workplace, and women’s suffrage.
B
Reform movements focused on implementing mass-production methods and equal pay for equal work.
C
Reform movements focused on implementing mass-production methods and safety in the workplace.
D
Reform movements focused on blocking government regulations, switching to new technology, and changing old business models.

Explanation

Reformers during the Gilded Age pushed to address problems created by industrialization and social inequality. Their efforts included supporting labor unions, limiting child labor, improving workplace safety, and expanding women’s right to vote. Mass-production methods were business practices, not the main focus of reform movements.

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