Question
What did the Wagner Act and the Fair Lahor Standards Act have in common? a both created jobs for millons of Americans B both were didared unconstitutions by the Supreme Count E both helped workers achieve fair songes and hours both prohibited child labor
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The answer is **C. both helped workers achieve fair wages and hours.**Here's why:* **Wagner Act (1935):** Officially the National Labor Relations Act, this law guaranteed the right of private sector employees to organize into trade unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action such as strikes. This strengthened the position of workers in negotiating for better wages and working conditions, including hours.* **Fair Labor Standards Act (1938):** This law established minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. It directly addressed wages and hours for many workers.While both acts had a positive impact on workers, the other options are incorrect:* **A (both created jobs for millions of Americans):** While both acts likely had *indirect* positive effects on employment, their primary purpose wasn't job creation. The Wagner Act focused on worker rights and collective bargaining, while the Fair Labor Standards Act focused on establishing minimum standards.* **B (both were declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court):** While initially challenged, both acts were ultimately upheld by the Supreme Court.* **D (both prohibited child labor):** Only the Fair Labor Standards Act directly addressed and prohibited certain forms of child labor. The Wagner Act did not deal with this issue.