This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: By 1956, the majority of workers in the United States A) worked in factories. B) were engaged ... (Read 71 times)

sheilaspns

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 567
on: Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

During the 1950s, agricultural developments in the United States
 
  A) were influenced by important new technology.
  B) ceased to be important to the American economy.
  C) tended to focus on the family farm.
  D) required a greater number of farmers than in the Depression years.

Question 2

Part of labor's cooperation was gained by material concessions such as General Motors' 1948 introduction of
 
  A) double time for overtime.
  B) profit sharing.
  C) cost-of-living adjustment.
  D) guaranteed annual wage.

Question 3

In the late 1940s, workers
 
  A) enjoyed great support from the federal government.
  B) lost basic rights.
  C) decided that strikes were ineffective.
  D) went on several strikes.

Question 4

By 1956, the majority of workers in the United States
 
  A) worked in factories.
  B) were engaged in agricultural pursuits.
  C) held white-collar jobs.
  D) faced a decline in their living standards.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

wshriver

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Reply #1 on: Sep 21, 2019

Answer 1

Answer: A

Answer 2

Answer: C

Answer 3

Answer: D

Answer 4

Answer: C


sheilaspns

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 567
Reply #2 on: Sep 21, 2019
TY


wshriver

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Reply #3 on: Sep 21, 2019
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

Aspirin may benefit 11 different cancers, including those of the colon, pancreas, lungs, prostate, breasts, and leukemia.

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Phacopid trilobite, Devonian age, Ohio, United States Phacopid trilobite, Devonian age, Ohio, United States
Prevalence of drug use in the United States. Figures are based on a survey of people 12 years of age ... Prevalence of drug use in the United States. Figures are based on a survey of people 12 years of age ...
Different types of fog found throughout the United States Different types of fog found throughout the United States
The chromosome locations for BRCA1 and BRCA2. Together, these genes account for the majority of case The chromosome locations for BRCA1 and BRCA2. Together, these genes account for the majority of case
The constitutional division of Powers Between the National Government and the States The constitutional division of Powers Between the National Government and the States
Prevalence rates of obesity in the United States, 2014 Prevalence rates of obesity in the United States, 2014
Video: Protein Secondary and Tertiary Structures - Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library