The Adamson Act, passed in 1916, was a bill a. that outlawed child labor. b. to regulate corporations. c. that affirmed laborers' right to strike. d. reducing the railroad workers' workday from 10 to 8 hours with no loss of pay.

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Kash Bowman

6 March, 10:56

The Adamson Act, passed in 1916, was a bill a. that outlawed child labor. b. to regulate corporations. c. that affirmed laborers' right to strike. d. reducing the railroad workers' workday from 10 to 8 hours with no loss of pay.

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Shaniya Mcdonald · Answer 1

The Adamson Act, passed in 1916, was a bill "d. reducing the railroad workers’ workday from 10 to 8 hours with no loss of pay" which was a major piece of progressive legislation at the time. It also provided for overtime pay.