Question

13.

Why did the public pressure the government to pass laws controlling large corporations?

When corporations controlled most of the resources, consumers had fewer options and had to pay higher prices.

Most consumers wanted total control of industry by one company.

The public wanted corporations to be able to set the prices without competition.

The public did not support wage growth or safe working conditions

Answer 1

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, which led to dangerous and inhumane working conditions and low wages for workers. The public believed that large corporations had too much power and influence in society and were exploiting workers and consumers for their own profit. As a result, they put pressure on the government to pass laws and regulations that would restrain corporate power and ensure fair treatment for workers and consumers.