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Why were fires and accidents common in factories in US history?
Many factories had bad working conditions, and were often cramped and croweded. This was escpecially during the industrial revolution, when immigrants came to the country looking for work, for the American dream, etc.
Why did union membership decline in the 1920's?
Economic Prosperity and lack of leadership.
What did they call people such as Upton Sinclair reported on the hazardous conditions in factories and cities during the progressive era?
People like Upton Sinclair were called Muckrakers.
What laws were passed in order to stop factory owners from building factories in the sections of the city where the people lived?
Zonin laws were passed in order to stop factory owners from building factories in the sections of the city where the people lived. This helped improve living conditions for city dwellers.
What was the response of the meat-packing industry when claims of the unsanitary and dangerous conditions of their factories were made public?
They denied any wrongdoing and tried to place blame somewhere else.
Why did conditions in factories begin to decline?
The reason why conditions in factories begins to decline is that in quality of working conditions. Machines run by unskilled workers were eliminating the jobs of many skilled craftspeople.
Why did conditions in factories begin to decline in the 1800's?
The reason why conditions in factories begins to decline is that in quality of working conditions. Machines run by unskilled workers were eliminating the jobs of many skilled craftspeople.
What are small factories that have poor working conditions called?
Such factories are referred to as 'sweatshops'. Though not all are small factories.
When does the human body begin to decline?
The human body begins to decline at an old age or it can decline due to the lack of nutrition.
Why did mortality rates begin to decline rapidly around 1650?
Better sanitation and health care, control of disease, increased availability of food, and improved economic conditions.
When numbers of a species begin to decline?
If the numbers of a species begin to decline dramatically, the species becomes known as an "endangered" species. When the numbers decline so far that the species no longer exists, the species is known to be "extinct."
When did the indus begin to decline?
Between 2000b.c.and 1500b.c.
When did the decline in U.S. production of suits and coats begin?
the 1970s
When did the Indus valley begin to decline?
Between 2000b.c.and 1500b.c.
What is it called when numbers of species begin to decline?
Sexual Frustration.
What were usually the working conditions in most factories?
Unhealthy and dangerous
The poor working conditions in many of early factories gave rise to?
The poor working conditions in factories gave rise to infectious diseases, work-related in juries and alcoholism. The Progressive Movement sought to improve conditions for workers.
