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AP US History Flashcards: A Changing Economy

Study A Changing Economy in AP US History with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What was the purpose of the Wagner Act of 1935?

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ANSWER

To protect workers' rights to unionize and bargain collectively. Strengthened labor's ability to organize and negotiate wages.

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AP US History: Period 9: 1980–Present

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In a brief excerpt, a political economist argues that from 1980 to the present, the decline of private-sector unions reduced workers' bargaining power, contributing to slower wage growth for many employees even as corporate profits rose. The author contrasts this with the mid-twentieth century, when collective bargaining helped link productivity gains to wage increases. Which trend best aligns with the author's claim?
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