AnswersHSSWH World History Sem 1 26-27Revolutions in Latin America and the Caribbean

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How was William Wilberforce, a member of Parliament, able to affect the future of slavery in Britain?

A
In 1833, he achieved a ban on the use of enslaved labor in factories.
B
In 1807, he achieved a ban on British slave trade.
C
In 1833, he was able to get reduced penalties for runaways.
D
In 1804, he was able to get an amendment passed abolishing slavery in most Northern US states.
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What would be labor’s first step in solving labor problems and effecting change?

A
striking
B
collective bargaining
C
protest marching
D
joining a union
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When did Britain abolish slavery?

A
in 1865, after the United States did
B
in 1804, before the United States did
C
in 1833, before the United States did
D
in 1848, after the United States did
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What did factory owners do to prevent unions from forming?

A
They paid off union leaders so they would stay away.
B
They had union leaders arrested for no cause.
C
They only hired workers who promised they would not join a union.
D
They used force to end union activities.
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What were the major problems in the British parliamentary system? Check all that apply.Only five percent of the population was able to vote.Only wealthy landowners were able to vote.Only wealthy business owners were able to vote.Large cities were extremely underrepresented.Large and small cities had equal representation.

A
Only five percent of the population was able to vote.
B
Only wealthy landowners were able to vote.
C
Only wealthy business owners were able to vote.
D
Large cities were extremely underrepresented.
E
Large and small cities had equal representation.
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Women did not get the right to vote in Britain or in the United States until

A
the 1890s.
B
the 1920s.
C
the 1930s.
D
the 1960s.
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Who was instrumental in leading the movement for child labor reform?

A
Lewis Hine
B
William Wilberforce
C
Parliament
D
Congress
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strikingcollective bargainingjoining a unionprotesting

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striking
B
collective bargaining
C
joining a union
D
protesting
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What was going on in Europe that most likely influenced the reform movements of the 1800s?

A
Governments were slow to act.
B
Populations were increasing rapidly.
C
Revolutions were spreading across Europe.
D
Populations were decreasing as a result of emigration.
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What was one way the passage of the Factory Acts (1844–1847) affected labor?

A
Laborers’ work hours were limited.
B
Laborers won the right to unionize.
C
Laborers could no longer strike.
D
Laborers earned yearly vacation time.

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