Which of the following was a result of the labor movement during the Progressive Age?

A.

Antitrust laws were enacted to protect workers.

B.

The rights of women in the workforce were recognized.

C.

Antidiscrimination laws were passed to protect minority workers.

D.

New regulations improved the safety and health of factory workers.

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14 May, 14:52

Which of the following was a result of the labor movement during the Progressive Age?

A.

Antitrust laws were enacted to protect workers.

B.

The rights of women in the workforce were recognized.

C.

Antidiscrimination laws were passed to protect minority workers.

D.

New regulations improved the safety and health of factory workers.

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Kassandra · Answer 1

D

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Butterball · Answer 2

New regulations improved the safety and health of factory workers was a result of the labor movement during the Progressive Age.

Option D

Explanation:

In the Industrialisation era that is from 1900 - 1920 there was rapid urbanisation. This growth in the field of industrialisation and urbanisation has caused lot of problem to the society. To put an end to the problems a reform movement constituted by the middle class working community is called progressivism.

These progressivism main goals are to remove social and economic discrimination; all utilities like rail, road transport are to be made public and not to permit private ownership and revolting against the government's actions or laws.

Progressive Movement was against poor working condition in the factories, against child labour, unfair taxes, and demand for good housing facilities for the public. The main focus of the movement is against the corruption and political machinery.