Question

(teks us.15.b)
this diagram shows working conditions during the second industrial revolution
factories begin to produce more goods during the second industrial revolution
workers include young women and children.
workers work long hours.
workers earn low wages.
during the early twentieth century, which action was taken to address the issues shown in this diagram?
businesses hired fewer immigrants as laborers.
businesses created monopolies to increase competition among industries.
labor reformers secured better working conditions through legislation
corporations sought greater federal industrial regulations.

Explanation:

During the early twentieth century, labor reformers were actively working to improve the harsh working conditions shown in the diagram (such as long hours, low wages, and employment of women and children). They used legislation as a tool. For example, laws were passed to limit child labor, set maximum working hours, and improve safety standards. Hiring fewer immigrants would not address the core issues of working conditions. Creating monopolies would likely worsen worker conditions as monopolies could have more control over wages and hours without competition pressure. Corporations generally opposed more federal industrial regulations as they saw them as limiting their profit - making ability (not seeking them).

Answer:

Labor reformers secured better working conditions through legislation.