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In the late 1860’s, industry in America grew rapidly. More factories meant more jobs. But working conditions were dangerous. Emp
In the late 1860’s, industry in America grew rapidly. More factories meant more jobs. But working conditions were dangerous. Emp
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In the late 1860’s, industry in America grew rapidly. More factories meant more jobs. But working conditions were dangerous. Employees were forced to work as many as 16 hours a day in hot, dirty rooms. Children often worked alongside adults. Wages were usually very low.
Workers tried to improve conditions by forming unions. One of the first important unions was the Knights of Labor, formed in 1869. Blacks and women were welcomed as members. The Knights of Labor wanted an 8-hour workday, higher wages, and better working conditions. The union called for an end to the employment of children under age 14.
Together with other unions, the Knights of Labor tried to make changes through collective bargaining. Union leaders would meet with employers and talk. When collective bargaining failed, the unions resorted to strikes. When some strikes that the unions held turned violent, public opinion turned against them. Many members left the Knights of Labor, and by 1890 the union had died out.
But other unions survived. The AF of L, American Federation of Labor, was formed in 1881. It continued to push for the goals set by the Knights of Labor. However, most federal laws protecting workers and outlawing child labor were not passed until the 1930’s.
The underlined words "resorted to" mean ______.
选项
A、stopped doing something
B、gave up
C、turned to something else for help
D、went on with
答案
C
解析
本题为词汇知识考查题。题中resorted to为关键词。首先从文章中搜索出re sorted to所在位置,然后借助上下文进行推敲、猜测。第3段第1、2句讲工会努力通过bargaining改变现状,如果不成,工会就会resorted to strikes。依照上下文推断resorted to为“求助,诉诸”等意思。故C项是正确答案。而A停止,B放弃,D继续都不符合逻辑推理。
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