What Was the Average Life Expectancy in 1900 and What

question 53

Multiple Choice

What was the average life expectancy in 1900 and what percentage of the population lived past 65 years of age?

• A) 26 years; 10%
• B) 47 years; 3%
• C) 61 years; 18%
• D) 68 years; 25%

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Definitions:

Union Dues

Fees paid by members to labor unions to support their activities, including collective bargaining, legal representation, and other member services.

Secret Ballot Elections

A method of voting that ensures privacy for voters, allowing individuals to make choices without disclosing them publicly, commonly used in elections and union representation votes.

Voluntary Agreements

Contracts or settlements reached by mutual consent between parties, often used in labor relations to resolve disputes or establish working conditions.

Punitive Damages

Monetary compensation awarded in civil lawsuits, over and above actual damages, intended to punish the defendant for negligent or malicious conduct and deter future wrongdoing.