Question

The period 1870 to 1900 experienced more conflict than consensus over labor relations. Assess the validity of this statement with respect to TWO of the following: Government, Industrialists, Organized Labor.

Answer 1

This is in general a true statement. During this time in the United States the Industrial Revolution had created many new employment opportunities in factories, which led to dangerous conditions and subsequently unions. People were not used to this level of productivity.