Which of the Following Inventions Made It More Efficient to Bring

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following inventions made it more efficient to bring many workers together, rather than sending work out to individuals in their own homes?

• A) The cotton gin
• B) The flying shuttle
• C) The water frame spinning machine
• D) The spinning mule
• E) The steam engine

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Definitions:

Bargaining Unit

Employees joined together for the purpose of collective bargaining.

Wage Increase

An upward adjustment in employees' salaries or wages, often due to economic conditions, labor market pressures, or performance.

Union Members

Individuals who belong to a labor union, which is an organization that represents workers' interests in negotiations with employers.

Workers

Individuals engaged in a particular activity or employment, either for wages or as part of a specified task.