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Labor in the Gilded Age

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The period from the 1870s to the early 1900s in the United States is known as the Gilded

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During the Gilded Age, working conditions changed tremendously. Read the passage about some of these changes. Then answer the question below.

The Gilded Age was a time of significant economic growth and industrialization, meaning a shift toward manufacturing. Before the Gilded Age, most Americans worked on farms or in small workshops as independent craftspeople. This meant the average worker had some control over their schedule, tasks, and pace of work. As production shifted from independent workshops to factories, workers encountered a drastically different environment. In order to maximize profits, Gilded Age factory owners expected workers to follow strict schedules. Many worked ten to sixteen hours per day, six days per week, for low wages. Unlike the skilled craftsmen of the past, many Gilded Age workers performed repetitive tasks, making the average factory worker easily replaceable.

Which of the following statements describe how labor changed during the Gilded Age? Select all that apply.

Skilled craftsmanship was replaced by repetitive tasks in factories.

Workers had more freedom to work at their own pace.

Job security increased because factory work involved more specialized skills.

Workers had less control over their hours and working conditions.

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