What is a "yellow dog" contract?
a. a secret contract signed by union members
b. a contract in which a worker promises never to join a union or go on strike
c. a contract used to employ children as young as 6 years old
d. a secret communication from the International Workers of the World
Ans: b. a contract in which a worker promises never to join a union or go on strike
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a) Chicago, Illinois b) Fairfield, Connecticut c) Huntsville, Alabama d) Paterson, New Jersey
In the nineteenth century, all of the following were obstacles to women achieving equality except:
a. Women's rights had no public support. b. Women were more sensitive to issues of class than gender. c. Women were reluctant to support feminist causes. d. Women were concerned that the tactics of feminist movements were too extreme.
After selling his business for $400 million, ____ dedicated his life to philanthropy because he feared he would die in disgrace with such immense wealth
a. J. Pierpont Morgan b. Andrew Carnegie c. John D. Rockefeller d. James J. Hill e. Cornelius Vanderbilt
Examine Map 27.1, The Islamic empires, 1500-1800. Why would these empires be so wealthy and powerful? How could a change in the trade routes hurt them?
What will be an ideal response?