In 1900, regarding work conditions in American factories,
A. laborers could expect to work at least ten hours a day, six days a week.
B. job security for industrial workers had significantly increased since 1865.
C. first-generation workers generally had little trouble adjusting to the nature of industrial labor.
D. while safety conditions were poor, mechanization reduced the overall rate of accidents.
E. workers generally controlled the pace of production.
A
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