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james

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Early American manufacturers were particularly concerned about minimizing:
 a. raw material costs.
  b. labor costs.
  c. state-levied taxes on profits.
  d. energy costs.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about labor unions and management during the 1940s is most accurate?
 a. The real earnings of workers increased significantly during World War II.
  b. During World War II there were many strikes.
  c. There were few strikes during World War II because management frequently locked-out labor before the employees could strike.
  d. Immediately following the end of the war was a period of significant earnings growth for labor union members.



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Answer to Question 1

b. labor costs.

Answer to Question 2

a. The real earnings of workers increased significantly during World War II.



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