Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About Immigrant

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement about immigrant women and work at the turn of the century?

• A)Only a few industries employed women.
• B)Women in the tobacco industry had better working conditions than the men who worked there.
• C)Many industries were eager to hire women "just off the boat" who would work for low wages.
• D)In most industries,men and women worked side by side.

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