Question

1. which is true about the american work force in the late 19th century? a) it was composed primarily of independent artisans, rather than wage earners. b) it was ethnically very diverse and unskilled. c) it was composed primarily of skilled, rather than unskilled workers. d) it consisted of college graduates. 16. which phrase best describes the essence of the progressive movement? a) the desire to preserve world peace. b) the desire to reduce taxes and government regulations of big business. c) the desire to make american business more profitable. d) the desire to use government to solve social problems.

Explanation:

1. In the late 19th - century America, due to large - scale immigration, the workforce was ethnically diverse. Also, many immigrants worked in unskilled factory jobs. So for the first question, the American workforce was ethnically very diverse and unskilled.
2. The Progressive Movement aimed to use government power to address social problems like poverty, working conditions, and political corruption. It was not mainly about world peace, reducing business regulations, or making businesses more profitable.

Answer:

1. b) It was ethnically very diverse and unskilled.
2. d) The desire to use government to solve social problems.