In Response to a Railroad Strike in 1877,the Knights of Labor

question 17

Multiple Choice

In response to a railroad strike in 1877,the Knights of Labor was formed which did all but which of the following?

• A)accepted all races,except Blacks,as members
• B)accepted women as members
• C)advocated equal pay for equal work
• D)reduced working hours

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Definitions:

Materials Usage Variance

The difference between the standard quantity of materials expected to be used in production and the actual quantity used, valued at the standard cost for the materials.

Standard Cost

A predetermined cost of manufacturing a single unit or a number of product units during a specific period under current or anticipated conditions.

Standard Hours

The set number of hours that is expected to be used to complete a certain task or job in a manufacturing or project setting.

Actual Hours

The real number of hours worked or spent on a specific task or project, as opposed to planned or estimated hours.