Under Frederick W. Taylor's theory of scientific management,
a. workers' skills came to be valued more highly.
b. workers increasingly controlled the pace and scale of production.
c. workers were encouraged to shift frequently from one task to another.
d. workers became another kind of interchangeable part.
d
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How did General Douglas MacArthur's response to the Bonus Marchers affect the view of the electorate toward President Hoover?
A) MacArthur's failure in his mission led the public to believe that Hoover lacked good judgment in his appointments to top positions. B) MacArthur's insubordination led many to conclude that Hoover was an ineffective leader. C) The harsh treatment of the veterans confirmed public opinion that Hoover was out of touch with the plight of ordinary Americans. D) The eviction of the Bonus Marchers allayed the fears of revolution and boosted Hoover's popularity. E) Most Americans admired the firm stance Hoover took against the demands of the Bonus Marchers.
How did the Knights of Labor differ from other nineteenth-century labor organizations?
A) It employed strikes to further its cause. B) It fought for the eight-hour workday. C) It called for the government to create bureaus of labor. D) It was inclusive in its membership. E) It was generally favored by the public.
What advantage did Europeans have over the Chinese in agricultural development during the eighteenth century?
a. a greater amount of wealth with which to fund experimentation with new plant varieties b. a greater experience with plant and animal husbandry c. access to more varied climates, flora, and fauna d. more of a native instinct for experimentation
Arkansas Governor Orville Faubus sought to block the __________
A) payment of federal income taxes by the residents of Arkansas B) entry of federal troops into his state C) integration of the Arkansas National Guard D) integration of Central High School in Little Rock