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What was a major downside of the increased productivity in factories before reforms?
What was a major downside of the increased productivity in factories before reforms?
- Factories became safer places to work.
- Increased job opportunities for the labor force.
- Productivity remained stagnant despite technological advances.
- Workers had to be stationary for long hours performing the same tasks. (correct)
What marketing advance appealed to middle class families in the late 19th century?
What marketing advance appealed to middle class families in the late 19th century?
- Billboards and posters in urban areas.
- Telemarketing campaigns.
- Social media advertising.
- Mail order catalogs like Sears. (correct)
What business practice aimed at having sole control over an industry is mentioned in the text?
What business practice aimed at having sole control over an industry is mentioned in the text?
- Monopolies. (correct)
- Worker cooperatives.
- Small family-owned businesses.
- Government regulations on industries.
What was a significant cause of the Panic of 1873?
What was a significant cause of the Panic of 1873?
How did the Panic of 1893 originate?
How did the Panic of 1893 originate?
What conditions characterized the 'Labor of Our Discontent' during this period?
What conditions characterized the 'Labor of Our Discontent' during this period?
What movement called for increased industrialization in the South?
What movement called for increased industrialization in the South?
How did farmers hope to ease their debt according to the text?
How did farmers hope to ease their debt according to the text?
What did the Grange Movement aim to achieve through its cooperative organizations?
What did the Grange Movement aim to achieve through its cooperative organizations?
Why did banks oppose farmers' plan to increase the money supply using silver?
Why did banks oppose farmers' plan to increase the money supply using silver?
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