What challenges did American workers face in the early 1900s? Select all that apply.

Question

Workers dealt with dangerous working conditions.

Workers could be exposed to toxic chemicals.

Workers faced long hours and low pay.

Workers could only be promoted by passing a written test.

Answer 1

American workers in the early 1900s faced several significant challenges. The applicable options from your list include:

1. Workers dealt with dangerous working conditions.
2. Workers could be exposed to toxic chemicals.
3. Workers faced long hours and low pay.

The option about promotion by passing a written test is not a commonly recognized challenge that workers faced broadly during this time period. Therefore, it would not apply as part of the challenges faced by American workers in the early 1900s.