Before 1900, most wage earners worked __________.
a. for a fixed yearly salary
b. eight hours a day, five days a week
c. at least ten hours a day
d. three or four days a week
c. at least ten hours a day
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The election of 1828
A. saw Andrew Jackson sweep most of New England. B. represented to Jacksonians a victory for the forces of privilege. C. was decided by the House of Representatives. D. saw Andrew Jackson receive the largest majority in American political history. E. involved competition between a new two-party system.