USA HISTORY

THE PROGRESSIVE ERA 1900 1917

PROGRESSIVE POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Working conditions in the mines and factories were ____
A
able to provide for a good life
B
easy and safe
C
harsh and dangerous
D
tough but the pay was good
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Factory workers had to face long hours, poor working conditions, and job instability. During economic recessions many workers lost their jobs or faced sharp pay cuts. New employees found the discipline and regulation of factory work to be very different from other types of work.

Detailed explanation-2: -Working conditions were difficult and exposed employees to many risks and dangers, including cramped work areas with poor ventilation, trauma from machinery, toxic exposures to heavy metals, dust, and solvents.

Detailed explanation-3: -The working conditions in factories were often harsh. Hours were long, typically ten to twelve hours a day. Working conditions were frequently unsafe and led to deadly accidents. Tasks tended to be divided for efficiency’s sake which led to repetitive and monotonous work for employees.

Detailed explanation-4: -During the early Industrial Revolution, working conditions were usually terrible and sometimes tragic. Most factory employees worked 10 to 14 hours a day, six days a week, with no time off. Each industry had safety hazards that led to regular accidents on the job.

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