The American System of Mass Manufacture of Standardized,interchangeable Parts Provided

question 120

Multiple Choice

The American system of mass manufacture of standardized,interchangeable parts provided strong incentives for U.S.capitalists to

• A) invest in training for their workforce.
• B) hire American workers rather than foreign immigrants.
• C) replace skilled labor with machinery.
• D) build extremely large factories in dedicated industrial districts.
• E) pay higher wages to retain a steady workforce.

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Definitions:

Per Se Violations

In law, actions or situations that are inherently illegal and do not require further proof of illegality or intent to enforce penalties.

Acceptable Practices

Established norms or standards of behavior that are considered to be appropriate and acceptable within a specific field or context.

Business Practices

The methods, strategies, and procedures employed by companies in the design, production, marketing, and sale of their products and services.

Sherman Act

A United States antitrust law passed in 1890 that outlaws monopolistic practices and promotes competition.