Question

Which problems arose as a result of capitalism with little government oversight? Check all that apply.

An even distribution of wealth led to little competition.
Businesses eventually exploited the working class.
Workers who were injured on the job were not protected.
There were vast inequalities between workers and owners.
Worker’s unions dissolved because employee treatment improved.
Big companies drove small companies out of business.

Answer 1

- Businesses eventually exploited the working class. (✔)
- Workers who were injured on the job were not protected. (✔)
- There were vast inequalities between workers and owners. (✔)
- Big companies drove small companies out of business. (✔)

Not correct:
- "An even distribution of wealth led to little competition." — False: wealth was unevenly distributed.
- "Worker’s unions dissolved because employee treatment improved." — False: unions generally formed because treatment was poor, not because it had improved.