The Contract Labor Law, Which Was Passed in 1864 and Repealed

question 33

Multiple Choice

The Contract Labor Law, which was passed in 1864 and repealed in 1868,

• A) authorized labor contracts made abroad between American companies and foreign workers.
• B) resulted in a large increase in European immigration to the U.S.
• C) was supported by American wage earners.
• D) authorized workers to strike and engage in collective bargaining.

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