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QuizMultiple Choice

The Progressive Era — Test

Question 20 • US History

Who would benefit from worker’s compensation, which was one aspect of Robert La Follette’s Wisconsin Idea?

Answer
A
workers who needed more money than they were making
B
workers who weren’t qualified for the jobs they held
C
workers who wanted extra work and overtime pay
D
workers who were hurt on the job and couldn’t work

Explanation

Worker’s compensation provides benefits to employees who are injured while working, especially when the injury prevents them from earning their usual wages. So it would benefit workers who were hurt on the job and couldn’t work.

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