Before the early 1900s, the prevailing opinion regarding the employment relationship was that:
A) The government should never interfere with the ability of an individual to freely enter into an economic relationship with another individual
B) The government should monitor economic relationships to ensure they were fair to both parties
C) Individuals should only enter into an economic relationships if there were laws ensuring minimum standards of protection
D) Employers should be allowed to unilaterally set terms and conditions of employment

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The prevailing opinion before the early 1900s was based on the principle of "freedom of contract," where it was believed that individuals should be free to negotiate the terms of their employment without government interference.

Before the Early 1900s, the Prevailing Opinion Regarding the Employment