Directions: Imagine that you are a union leader writing a letter to the manager of the factory where you work. In the letter, you should request specific reforms and changes in working conditions and explain why they are necessary. Refer to the previous readings and remember to think about the following things as you write: the dangerous working conditions that were often present in factories and mills; the health hazards to women, men, and children working in the factories; the long work days; the lack of food and break times given to the workers; the fact that young children were working in factories

Why didn’t the united states participate in the league of nations? the u.s. senate did not want the country to join. president wilson did not want the country to join. the league of nations was only for european countries. the league of nations had failed to prevent world war 1

Excerpt from w. e. b. du bois jon reese 4 du bois was one of the first male civil rights leaders to recognize the problems of gender discrimination. he was among the first men to understand the unique problems of black women, and to value their contributions. he supported the women's suffrage movement and strove to integrate this mostly white struggle. he encouraged many black female writers, artists, poets, and novelists, featuring their works in his crisis magazine and sometimes providing personal financial assistance to them. the cause was that w.e.b. du bois encouraged many black female writers, artists, poets, and novelists. what was the result? think about cause-and-effect relationships.

How was the cottage industry different from the factory system? products were made quickly and cheaply. products were made by machines. products were crafted by people with years of training. o products were made on a large scale.