In the Late Nineteenth Century,organized Labor Failed to Make Great

question 63

Multiple Choice

In the late nineteenth century,organized labor failed to make great gains for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• A) tensions between ethnic and racial groups, which divided the work force.
• B) the opposition of powerful and wealthy corporations.
• C) the constantly shifting nature of the workforce.
• D) the relatively small membership of the major labor organizations when compared to the total workforce.
• E) the total failure of state and federal governments to pass legislation that would protect the rights of workers.

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Definitions:

Hip Flexion

The movement of bringing the thigh or knee up towards the abdomen by flexing the hip joint.

Psoas Major

A large muscle that runs from the lumbar region of the vertebral column to the femur, important for flexing the hip joint.

Iliacus

A muscle of the pelvic region that acts with the psoas major to flex the thigh at the hip joint.

Biceps Femoris

A muscle of the thigh that forms part of the hamstrings, involved in knee flexion and hip extension.