Question

which statement describes the role of laissez - faire practices involving businesses during the industrial revolution?
a business monopolies in control of the production of goods were dismantled.
b the u.s. government mandated that businesses allow unions for workers.
c businesses that lacked worker safety regulations were required to shut down.
d the u.s. government did not regulate how private businesses operated.

Explanation:

Laissez - faire is an economic philosophy that advocates minimal government interference in business affairs. During the Industrial Revolution, it meant the government did not regulate private business operations. Options A, B, and C all involve government - imposed regulations or actions, which go against the laissez - faire concept.

Answer:

D. The U.S. government did not regulate how private businesses operated.