In the Early Twentieth Century, Workers Organized _______ to Protect

question 53

Multiple Choice

In the early twentieth century, workers organized _______ to protect their interests and counteract the power of wealthy business corporations.

• A) assemblies
• B) civic groups
• C) churches
• D) trade associations
• E) unions

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Definitions:

NAFTA Agreement

Stands for North American Free Trade Agreement, a treaty entered into by the United States, Canada, and Mexico; effective January 1, 1994, to eliminate trade barriers and facilitate the exchange of goods and services.

North America

A continent located in the northern hemisphere, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America to the south.

Trade Deficit

A situation where a country's imports of goods and services exceed its exports, reflecting a negative balance of trade.

NAFTA

The North American Free Trade Agreement, a treaty between the United States, Canada, and Mexico that aimed to reduce trading barriers.