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Reforming Business and Industry in the Progressive Era

Question 9 • MCPSS AL-Grade 6 United States Studies: The Industrial Revolution to the Present - Summer School 2026

What challenge did workers face during the Progressive Era?

Answer
A
There weren’t enough jobs for unskilled workers.
B
New machines replaced skilled workers.
C
Only big cities had jobs for workers.
D
Many workers faced unsafe conditions at their jobs.

Explanation

During the Progressive Era, many workers labored in factories, mines, and other workplaces with dangerous equipment and poor safety protections. These unsafe conditions caused injuries and deaths, prompting reformers to push for workplace safety laws. The correct choice is D, many workers faced unsafe conditions at their jobs.

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