The Supreme Court in Lochner v. New York dealt a setback to progressives and labor advocates by ruling that
a. a law limiting the work day to ten hours a day was unconstitutional.
b. a law providing special protection for women workers was unconstitutional.
c. a constitutional amendment would be necessary to prohibit child labor.
d. a law enabling business to fire labor organizers was constitutional.
e. fire and safety regulations were local and state responsibilities, and could not be determined by the federal government.
a
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Which of these patterns was followed by Prince Shotoku's approach to Buddhism?
A) a ruler who is hostile to foreign religions B) the expansion of imperial rule through missionary activity C) a new religion adopted to foster a new political order D) a ruler who abandons his position to follow a new religion
One unique feature of Harappa was
a. the large city walls b. a large pyramid shaped temple c. the use of granaries d. the presence of shops along the main streets e. the advanced water and sanitation systems
Of the following, most turn-of-the-century urban professionals placed the LEAST value on
A) public order. B) expanding opportunity. C) greater efficiency. D) social stability.
The Bantu probably began their migrations because of
A. invasions from the Mediterranean basin. B. the threat of epidemic disease. C. a conscious desire for conquest. D. population pressures. E. a desire to spread their monotheistic faith.