United States History
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19th Century Labor Issues


Child factory worker
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Question 0111152:

In the 1890s which of the following would most likely have advocated the abolition of child labor, better working conditions for women, one day off during the week, and the right of every worker to a living wage?
 
      (A) a member of the Grange
      (B) a Wall Street banker
      (C)  a Social Gospel minister
      (D) a factory owner
      (E) a western cattle rancher

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