Question

1. what does laissez - faire mean? 22. between 1880 and 1900 there were over _ 23. in 1895, the us supreme court ruled that _ 24. many in the public were hostile to unions because they fear _

Explanation:

1. Laissez - Faire is a French term meaning "let do" or "let it be", referring to a policy of minimal government interference in the economy.
2. Without more context, it's hard to complete this statement. Between 1880 and 1900 in the US, for example, there were over a million immigrants, among many other possibilities.
3. In 1895, the US Supreme Court made various rulings. One well - known case is Pollock v. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co., which dealt with income tax. But more context is needed for a precise answer.
4. Many in the public were hostile to unions because they feared unions could cause higher prices, job losses due to strikes, or disrupt business operations.

Answer:

1. A policy of minimal government interference in the economy.
2. (Incomplete without more context)
3. (Incomplete without more context)
4. They feared unions could cause higher prices, job losses due to strikes, or disrupt business operations.