Questions: In the early 1900s, factory workers often faced: A. discrimination from business owners and immigrants. B. a decrease in demand and widespread unemployment. C. increases in both wages and the cost of living. D. unsafe working conditions and few worker protections.

The answer is D. unsafe working conditions and few worker protections.

While discrimination was a significant issue during this period, it was more commonly experienced by immigrants and minority groups rather than being a primary issue faced by all factory workers. Therefore, this option does not accurately capture the main challenges faced by factory workers in the early 1900s.

The early 1900s, particularly during the Progressive Era, was a time of industrial growth and urbanization in the United States. While there were economic fluctuations, widespread unemployment due to a decrease in demand was not the defining issue for factory workers during this period.

While there were periods of wage increases, these were often offset by rising living costs, and the primary concern for factory workers was not the balance between wages and living costs but rather the conditions under which they worked.

This option accurately reflects the reality for many factory workers in the early 1900s. The Progressive Era was marked by efforts to reform labor conditions, as workers often faced hazardous environments, long hours, and minimal legal protections. This led to significant labor movements and reforms aimed at improving safety and working conditions.