Question

Read the passage.

Nina worked in a clothing factory in 1900. When a fire broke out in the factory, Nina’s arms were burned so badly that she could not work for weeks. Nina was fired and her family had to live without her income, while her former employer hired a new worker right away.

Which Progressive Era reform would have helped Nina?
union
boycott
antitrust law
labor standards law

Answer 1

Answer:

The labor standards law would have helped Nina.

Explanation:

• If the labor standards law would have been in place, the employer would have had to compensate Nina for her loss.

• This would have been because as per the labor standards law, it is the responsibility of the employer to take care of the employees at work.

• The laws not only guarantee safe working conditions but also offer job security, minimum wage limit, and protection against hardship or exploitation.

Answer 2

Answer:

d

Explanation: