Jacob Riis's photograph Orphans of the Gilded Age emphasized
a. the distress caused by the effects of America's rapid industrial growth.
b. the need for truancy laws for children.
c. the progressive effects of recent housing reforms.
d. the legality of unions.
e. the need for expanded voting rights for the working classes.
a
You might also like to view...
Which of these was a major problem facing U.S. industry in 1945 and 1946?
A) labor unrest B) excess capacity C) an insufficient supply of workers D) foreign competition
According to Chou and Feagin, why do many Asian Americans see education as an equalizer?
A. Academia is racially diverse and involves less discrimination. B. Academic achievements are perceived as objective and able to counteract bias. C. Education encourages young men to become more egalitarian. D. Educational success challenges beliefs people hold about Asian Americans.
Distinction among the ancient Spartans came from
A. social status. B. accumulated wealth. C. discipline and military talent. D. political infighting. E. family lineage.
What is a “welfare state?”
What will be an ideal response?