Question

1. what did the taft-hartley act of 1947 do?a. it restricted the power of unionsb. it expanded union powerc. it provided protections for striking workersd. it created new labor safety standards9. which labor organization was known for representing skilled workers and using collective bargaining to negotiate better conditions?a. american federation of laborb. american railway unionc. industrial workers of the worldd. united mine workers10. which labor organization took a radical stance, advocating for a general strike to challenge the capitalist system?a. iwwb. aflc. arud. knights of labor11. what was the great migration?a. a mass exodus from rural areasb. a wave of european immigrationc. the movement of african americans to northern citiesd. an effort to urbanize the western u.s.12. what was the belief behind laissez-faire policies?a. government should not interfere with businessb. trusts should be illegalc. workers should control businessesd. government should heavily regulate businesses13. which law was passed to curb the power of monopolies?a. federal reserve actb. laissez-faire actc. interstate commerce actd. sherman antitrust act14. which of the following terms describes business leaders who were seen as positive contributors to the economy?a. robber baronsb. union leadersc. monopolistsd. captains of industry

Explanation:

1. The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 restricted union activities, including limiting the power of unions to take certain strike actions and allowing states to pass right-to-work laws, which curbed union power.
2. The American Federation of Labor (AFL) focused on representing skilled workers and used collective bargaining as its primary strategy for better working conditions.
3. The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW, or Wobblies) was a radical labor organization that advocated for a general strike to challenge the capitalist system.
4. The Great Migration refers to the large-scale movement of African Americans from the rural Southern U.S. to Northern cities, primarily in the early 20th century, seeking better economic opportunities and escaping racial oppression.
5. Laissez-faire policy is rooted in the idea that the government should not interfere in private business affairs, allowing market forces to operate freely.
6. The Sherman Antitrust Act was the first major U.S. law passed to curb the power of monopolies and promote competition in the marketplace.
7. Captains of Industry is the term used to describe business leaders who are viewed as having made positive contributions to the economy through innovation, job creation, and economic growth, in contrast to the negative framing of "Robber Barons".

Answer:

1. b. It curbed union power
2. a. American Federation of Labor
3. a. IWW
4. c. The movement of African Americans to northern cities
5. a. Government should not interfere with business
6. d. Sherman Antitrust Act
7. d. Captains of Industry