Question

in the late 19th century, industrialization led to harsh working conditions in the united states. which policies of the u.s. government allowed such conditions to develop and later led to the growth of labor unions to correct abuses of workers?
imperialist policies regarding territorial expansion
isolationist policies regarding international alliances
antitrust policies toward monopolies
laissez - faire policies toward big business

Explanation:

Laissez - faire policies meant the government had minimal interference in business. This allowed big businesses in the 19th - century U.S. to create harsh working conditions as there was little government regulation. Labor unions later formed to address these abuses. Imperialist policies related to territory, isolationist to international alliances, and antitrust to monopolies do not directly relate to the creation of harsh working conditions.

Answer:

D. laissez - faire policies toward big business