Question

what challenges did factory workers in north carolina face during the gilded age?
options:
equal treatment and fair housing
unsafe working conditions and low wages
access to gold and silver mines
high wages and short working hours

Explanation:

The accompanying text notes that factory workers faced low wages, long hours, hot/noisy cramped spaces, and physically demanding work, which aligns with unsafe conditions and low wages. The other options are incorrect: high wages/short hours are the opposite of described issues; equal treatment/fair housing and access to mines are not mentioned as worker challenges.

Answer:

Unsafe working conditions and low wages