Aside from anti-slavery efforts, what cause was Wilson known for championing?
Women's rights
Industrialization
Workers' rights
Welfare reform
Answer
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was an American politician who served as the 28th President of the United States from 1913 to 1921. In addition to his anti-slavery efforts, Wilson was also known for championing workers' rights. In 1916, he signed the Adamson Act, which established an eight-hour workday for railroad workers. He also signed the Clayton Antitrust Act, which was designed to break up monopolies and promote competition.
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