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PhilipSeeMore

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One reason that contributed to the poor working conditions during the Industrial Revolution was:
 A) Frederick Taylor's studies on scientific management.
  B) rapid growth in the American economy, which spurred demand for more workers.
  C) the Hawthorne studies which indicated that many factories had poor lighting.
  D) Rapid advances in machinery, which required educated and skilled workers.
  E) A small labor supply, which meant workers performed multiple jobs.

Question 2

Adam Smith's idea of the invisible hand means that:
 A) individuals' efforts to pursue their own interest may indirectly benefit society and the people in that society.
  B) instructing individuals to act in a way that benefits society will produce benefits for the individuals themselves.
  C) in order for society to be productive, individuals must be guided by a government's laws.
  D) government ownership of land and distribution of resources will ensure a prosperous society.
  E) a competitive economy will provide the least amount of benefit for society.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A





 

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