Question

massachusetts bureau of statistics of labor, 1879
in the late 1800s, which action taken by american workers was most successful in addressing the problems described in this excerpt?
(a) organizing investigations into the use of child labor
(b) joining the organized labor union movement
(c) protesting to force the government to eliminate tariffs
(d) seizing the means of production from business owners

Explanation:

In the late 1800s, American workers joined organized labor unions to address issues like long - hours, low - pay, and unsafe working conditions. Labor unions were able to negotiate with employers more effectively than individual workers. Investigations into child labor were important but not as comprehensive a solution. Tariffs were not the main issue for workers. Seizing the means of production was not a common or successful approach in the US at that time.

Answer:

B. Joining the organized labor union movement