Question

this diagram shows working conditions during the second industrial revolution.
during the early twentieth century, which action was taken to address the issues shown in this diagram?

factories begin to
produce more goods
during the second
industrial revolution. → workers include young
women and children.
workers work long hours.
workers earn low wages.

a. labor reformers secured better working conditions through legislation.
b. businesses hired fewer immigrants as laborers.
c. corporations sought greater federal industrial regulations.
d. businesses created monopolies to increase competition among industries.

why was the afl successful? *
8 points
the members were only unskilled workers
the members were only skilled workers

who was the leader of the (still) successful union named the afl? *
8 points
terrence powderly

Explanation:

First Question (About Second Industrial Revolution Working Conditions)

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: During the early 20th century, labor reformers (like those in the Progressive Era) pushed for laws to improve working conditions (e.g., limiting child labor, regulating hours, increasing wages). This matches the issues (child/women labor, long hours, low wages) shown.
• Option B: Businesses often hired immigrants for cheap labor; reducing immigrant labor wasn't a main solution to these working condition issues.
• Option C: Corporations generally opposed federal industrial regulations, not sought them, as regulations would limit their profit - making from poor working conditions.
• Option D: Monopolies reduce competition, and creating monopolies didn't address worker conditions; in fact, monopolies could worsen them by having more control over workers.

The American Federation of Labor (AFL) focused on organizing skilled workers. Skilled workers had more bargaining power as their skills were in demand, and they could more effectively negotiate for better wages, hours, and working conditions. The AFL excluded unskilled workers initially, which was a strategy that contributed to its success.

• The first option is wrong because the AFL was not only for unskilled workers.
• The second option is correct as the AFL's focus on skilled workers was a key to its success.

The leader of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) was Samuel Gompers. Terrence Powderly was the leader of the Knights of Labor, not the AFL. (Assuming the other option, if present, would be Samuel Gompers; since the given option here is Terrence Powderly which is incorrect, but based on the question, we note that the correct leader is Samuel Gompers, but among the given option (Terrence Powderly is incorrect). However, if we assume a typo and the intended correct option related to AFL leadership, Samuel Gompers is the answer. But based on the given option here, we clarify: The leader of the AFL was Samuel Gompers, not Terrence Powderly (who led the Knights of Labor).

Answer:

A. Labor reformers secured better working conditions through legislation.

Second Question (Why was the AFL successful?)