Part A: Working hours changed from around 14 hours a day before the 1880's to being reduced slowly down to 12, then 10, eventually moving to an 8 hour day. This change allowed for workers to to have more time to sleep and for leisure. Another change was the end of child labor. Similar to the decrease in hours, the minimum age increased over time as well moving from 10 to 16.
Part B: One strategy used by unions to achieve these goals were strikes. Workers would leave the job and picket outside of a job which shut down operations. This tactic did not work at first because there were plenty of workers to fill the jobs. However, when immigration slowed the tactic had more impact with no people to fill the jobs. Some strikes were so large they brought the attention of police forces and the government.
Traditionally<span>, </span>immigrants<span> had come to </span>America for economic opportunity<span> and religious freedom. </span>
Answer:
The phrases which are characteristic to Muslim art are:
<u><em>B) intricate patterns of calligraphy </em></u>
<u><em>C) carpets with elaborate designs and colors </em></u>
<u><em>E) pottery and jeweled pitchers.</em></u>
Explanation:
- The art of calligraphy flourished in the Muslim world due to the need to write Quranic verses. Eventually, scribers developed beautiful patterns with a distinct style which have captivated the imaginations of millions.
- The development of hand-made carpets and rugs is also deeply rooted in the Muslim culture of Central Asia. The Persian Empire was known for its carpets all over the world, and the art spread throguhout the world including in Tajikistan, Pakistan and even among muslims of India.
- Beautiful pottery was a part of Chinese culture before the Muslims of Middle East and Turkey understood the technolgoy and developed their own style that became very famous in Europe.
