Which of the Following Scenarios Would Serve to Decrease the Demand

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios would serve to decrease the demand for unskilled labor in the United States?

• A)Increased demand for goods produced by unskilled laborers
• B)Decreased international trade with countries where unskilled labor is more plentiful
• C)Decreased productivity gains among unskilled laborers
• D)Decreased supply of migrant workers

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Definitions:

Haymarket Riot

A violent confrontation between police and labor protesters in Chicago in 1886, marking a significant moment in the labor movement in the United States.

Homestead Strike

An 1892 labor strike against the Carnegie Steel Company, notable for its violence and the use of strikebreakers and private security to suppress workers.

Pullman Strike

A nationwide railroad strike in the United States in 1894 that significantly affected rail traffic and led to federal intervention.

Efficiency

The ability to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense, often utilized in economic and operational contexts.