Question

1. which of the following can be said about labor movements by the end of the 19th century? (5 points)

they had successfully organized skilled workers into unions.
they had won vast public support for their cause.
they had secured the right to bargain collectively.
they had forced the government to pass workplace safety laws.

1. what was the main goal of labor unions by the end of the 19th century? (5 points)

protection for immigrant workers and ending child labor
a return to the days before factories
higher wages and better working conditions
direction of the economy by the government

Explanation:

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To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: By the end of the 19th century, labor movements had made progress in organizing skilled workers into unions. Unions like the American Federation of Labor (AFL) focused on organizing skilled workers.
• Option 2: Labor movements often faced public opposition, especially from business owners and some segments of society, so they did not have vast public support.
• Option 3: The right to bargain collectively was not fully secured by the end of the 19th century; this came later with more legal recognition.
• Option 4: Workplace safety laws were not widely passed due to labor movements by the end of the 19th century; such legislation was more prominent in the 20th century.

We analyze each option for the main goal of labor unions by the end of the 19th century:

• Option 1: While protecting immigrant workers and ending child labor were concerns, they were not the main goal. The primary focus was on wages and working conditions for the broader workforce.
• Option 2: Labor unions did not aim to return to pre - factory days; they operated within the industrial system to improve conditions.
• Option 3: Labor unions, especially in the late 19th century, primarily sought higher wages and better working conditions (shorter hours, safer workplaces, etc.) for workers.
• Option 4: Labor unions did not aim to have the government direct the economy; their focus was on workers' rights and conditions, not economic planning.

Answer:

A. They had successfully organized skilled workers into unions.

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