A Worker's Life

Question 1

In the 1800s, mass production led to

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a decrease in the need for skilled labor.

Question 2

During the Second Industrial Revolution, unskilled factory workers typically performed

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the same task over and over for many hours.

Question 3

In 1890, a family needed a yearly income of $1,200 to live comfortably. About 10X 75✔ 90 percent of American families earned less $1,200 per year.

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X 75

Question 4

In the 1800s, mass production led to

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a decrease in the need for skilled labor.

Question 5

One of the most important effects of mass production was that workers became

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easily replaceable.

Question 6

Jan Matzeliger, an immigrant from Dutch Guiana, invented a machine that improved automobiletextileshoe manufacturing.

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shoe

Question 7

Injured factory workers typically received

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no pay or healthcare benefits.

Question 8

In what year did both coal mining and railroad fatalities reach their peak? 190519201940

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1905

Question 9

Mining and railroad fatalities declined sharply between 1925 and 1940. What was the most likely reason for this decline?

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New laws made workplaces safer in these industries.

Question 10

Approximately how many children worked in factories in 1900?200,0002 million20 million

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2 million

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