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Write the letter of each item from the Fact Bank in the appropriate section of the chart. Some items fit in more than one category. 8 Points - 1/2 Each The North’s People Factory Working ConditionsTrade UnionsAfrican American Workers Women WorkersCity LifeImmigrants Fact Bank A. groups of skilled workers who feared the growth of the factory system B. overcrowded buildings C. suffered discrimination D. majority were extremely poor E. stifling hot in summer F. constant danger of fire G. 1.5 million Irish people H. petitioned for a 10 hour day in 1845 I. staged strikes for higher wages and to limit workday J. risk of quick spread of disease K. average workdays of 11.4 hours L. more that 1 million Germans M. were not allowed to vote N. freezing cold in winter O. paid less than white males P. b rought their religions, customs, languages, and ways of life

Answer 1

Post-Civil War labor in the US shifted to industrial factory work, characterized by long hours, low pay, and dangerous conditions. Trade unions formed to advocate for workers' rights but faced challenges. Despite urban growth and a consumer culture, factory workers struggled with exploitative conditions.

Step-by-step explanation:

After the Civil War, American labor experienced significant changes, with rapid urbanization and industrialization leading to a shift in the workforce from farming and artisan work to factory labor. Factory work in urban settings consisted of long work hours, often up to 14-16 hours daily, and came with low wages and dangerous conditions, with little regard for health and safety. Workers faced difficulties including poor working conditions, discrimination against African American workers and women workers, and competition for jobs with immigrants who were often willing to work for less.

Efforts to improve these conditions led to the formation of trade unions that advocated for labor rights, including the National Labor Union and Knights of Labor, but these faced public backlash and ultimately did not succeed. The American Federation of Labor emerged to continue advocating for the workforce. Despite the rise in consumer culture and increased access to goods, employees often went into debt or worked long factory hours to afford their lifestyle. While industrial labor was more highly paid than agricultural labor, the urban factory working conditions remained harsh and exploited.