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According to the text, how long did it take to assemble a car before Henry Ford introduced the assembly line?
12 1/2 hours
What did Henry Ford do to the work day when he introduced the assembly line?
Reduced the work day from 9 hours to 8 hours
Why did Henry Ford choose an 8-hour work day?
It allowed for three equal shifts to keep the factory open 24 hours a day
When did the 40-hour work week become a law?
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According to the text, how many hours did it take to assemble a car before Henry Ford introduced the assembly line?
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What was the original work day length before Henry Ford reduced it to eight hours?
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How many days in a week did Henry Ford's company initially work before he reduced it to five days?
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What was the slogan used by labor activists to campaign for an 8-hour work day?
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What was the average number of hours worked in a factory before labor activists campaigned for an 8-hour work day?
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