Project: Working Hard In Florida — Unit test Answers

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The majority of people who immigrated to America in the late 1800s and early 1900s

adopted America’s established religions.

started businesses with their own resources.

bought land and became farmers.

worked at challenging jobs in the cities.

What was the overall goal of labor unions during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

to become owners rather than workers

to train highly skilled workers

to help workers get jobs in factories

to improve working conditions

Which was a major goal of early labor unions?

better educational opportunities

longer work hours

fair labor practices

greater use of the apprentice system

Which invention allowed the greatest personal freedom of travel?

the horse-drawn trolley

the automobile

the elevated train

the transcontinental railroad

During the Second Industrial Revolution, railroad expansion increased White settlers in

the East.

the North.

the South.

the West.

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