Which Group Made Up the Bulk of the Workforce in New

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which group made up the bulk of the workforce in New England textile mills until the 1840s?

• A) Older men who could not physically handle more strenuous work
• B) Young men who sought careers in America's expanding economy
• C) Young women who hoped to gain more autonomy
• D) Immigrant families who escaped from the factory system in Europe

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