What was one of the key issues that sparked the Labor Movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States?(1 point)
Responses
Lack of access to education for children
Lack of access to education for children
Unstable economy due to foreign trade
Unstable economy due to foreign trade
Exploitation of child labor in industries
Exploitation of child labor in industries
Poor healthcare facilities for workers
Exploitation of child labor in industries
Which organization emerged to fight against the exploitation of child laborers and improve working conditions for all workers?(1 point)
Responses
MCC (Mainstream Consumer Coalition)
MCC (Mainstream Consumer Coalition)
AFL (American Federation of Labor)
AFL (American Federation of Labor)
Global Technology Alliance
Global Technology Alliance
Youth Empowerment Network
AFL (American Federation of Labor)
What crucial role did labor unions play in the fight for workers' rights?(1 point)
Responses
Organizing workers to collectively bargain with employers
Organizing workers to collectively bargain with employers
Selling products made by workers at discounted rates
Selling products made by workers at discounted rates
Advocating for longer working hours for increased pay
Advocating for longer working hours for increased pay
Preventing workers from discussing workplace issues
Organizing workers to collectively bargain with employers
What event in 1886 highlighted the tensions between workers and employers, leading to a crackdown on labor activities?(1 point)
Responses
Equality March
Equality March
Haymarket Riot
Haymarket Riot
Triangle Fire
Triangle Fire
Liberty Strike
Liberty Strike
Haymarket Riot
What did the tragedy of the Triangle Fire in 1911 lead to in terms of public opinion and support for labor reforms?(1 point)
Responses
The tragedy of the Triangle Fire in 1911 led to increased public awareness of poor working conditions and safety issues in factories, which subsequently garnered more public support for labor reforms and worker protection laws.
What did the tragedy of the Triangle Fire in 1911 lead to in terms of public opinion and support for labor reforms?(1 point)
Responses
Decreased interest in workplace safety standards
Decreased interest in workplace safety standards
Increased government funding for factory inspections
Increased government funding for factory inspections
Renewed focus on improving workplace safety
Renewed focus on improving workplace safety
More reliance on child labor