Unions were very effective in shaping political and economic policies. Even though their initial efforts did not have success in the late 19th century, their 20th century efforts changed America forever.
For example, the labor unions were able to get the government to pass laws regarding the 8 hour work day, the outlawing of child labor for kids under the age of 16, and the implementation of health and safety regulations to ensure that factory workers were in suitable conditions. Along with this, there are now federal agencies that to this day, continue to monitor businesses and their activities to ensure that they are not breaking any labor laws or health and safety regulations.
Russia taking control of Eastern European countries.
Answers:
- MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT = Men and women should have access to the same educational opportunities
- THOMAS HOBBES = Argued in favor of Absolute Monarchies
- ADAM SMITH = Laid the foundation for the modern science of economics, believed all people have a natural desire to better their lives.
- MONTESQUIEU = Influenced the creation of the Constitution of the United States
Key books by those philosophers in those areas:
- Mary Wollstonecraft, <em>Thoughts on the Education of Daughters </em>(1787)
- Thomas Hobbes, <em>Leviathan </em>(1651)
- Adam Smith, <em>Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations </em>(1776)
- Montesquieu, <em>Spirit of the Laws </em>(1748)
A: Cuba, when that happened it was also called the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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