Question

During the Gilded Age, factories hired unskilled workers to
operate machines.
help skilled workers.
manage the business.
use special tools.

Answer 1

During the Gilded Age, factories primarily hired unskilled workers to operate machines. This period, roughly from the 1870s to the early 1900s, saw rapid industrialization and a growing demand for labor, which led factory owners to employ large numbers of unskilled workers who could be trained quickly to perform specific tasks, particularly in assembly lines and machinery operation. Skilled workers were often in demand as well, but the focus on mass production often meant employing less skilled labor to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.