Question

question 1 4 pts which development caused many u.s. businesses to reduce the size of their labor forces just before the great depression? (ssush17a) congress passed a law protecting the right of factory workers to form unions technological advances made it possible to automate many factory jobs. consumers began to purchase fewer goods than businesses had produced. monopolies forced several entrepreneurs out of business.

Explanation:

Before the Great Depression, technological advancements led to automation of factory jobs. This meant fewer workers were needed, causing businesses to reduce their labor forces. Union - protection laws (first option) would likely affect working conditions rather than labor - force size. If consumers bought fewer goods (third option), it might be a result of over - production but not the direct cause of labor - force reduction before the Depression. Monopolies (fourth option) relate more to competition among businesses rather than labor - force size reduction.

Answer:

Technological advances made it possible to automate many factory jobs.