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Background information: Samuel Gompers was an important labor leader in the 1800s.Which statement best reflects the main idea of the excerpt?

A
Modern society is too concerned with the fate of civilization.
B
Unions are working toward helping workers attain a better life.
C
The only way workers can achieve higher wages is through the labor movement.
D
Economic growth is the key to improving people’s standard of living.
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$2,340$2,620$2,900

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$2,340
B
$2,620
C
$2,900
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rose about 4%rose more than 10%declined about 2%

A
rose about 4%
B
rose more than 10%
C
declined about 2%
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Background information: Helen Marot was an author and a labor advocate.The word stultified means losing energy.What does the author imply about the influence of unions? Check all that apply.

A
Unions weaken worker efforts.
B
Labor unions can help workers to achieve gains.
C
Unions can sometimes lead to negative results.
D
Labor unions provide no benefits for workers.
E
Unions can promote democracy.
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Which of these statements is supported by the information in the graph?

A
Union membership increased more than five times between 1900 and 1920.
B
Union membership declined after 1915, before rising again after 1920.
C
Union membership was higher in 1905 than it was in 1910.
D
Union membership reached its peak around 1930.
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What does Adlai Stevenson imply about the influence of unions? Check all that apply.

A
Labor unions are a necessary evil.
B
Workers take pride in supporting their families.
C
Adequate pay gives workers dignity.
D
Workers are always free to start their own businesses.
E
Unionized labor is about more than money and workplace conditions.
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With which of these statements would Kennedy most likely agree?

A
Unions benefit those who belong to them.
B
Unions do not benefit nonunion workers.
C
Union activity increases business profits.
D
Unions do not ultimately benefit workers or businesses.
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How was the high-tech sector affected during the recession of 2007?

A
High-tech employees were more likely to be unemployed.
B
Employment in the high-tech sector exceeded 2004 levels.
C
High-tech and private employment was about the same.
D
High-tech sector employees were less likely to lose their jobs.

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