How Did Florence Kelley Shape the Lives of Working Women

question 19

Multiple Choice

How did Florence Kelley shape the lives of working women in Illinois?

• A) Her report on dismal conditions in sweatshops became the basis for the state law mandating an eight-hour workday for women.
• B) Her work as a factory inspector gave her insight into the workplaces of women, where she was able to offer comfort and support to them.
• C) Her knowledge of the layout of factories and sweatshops allowed her to design improved shop floors and sell the plans to employers.
• D) On her tours through factories, she was able to recruit a number of women for the union movement.

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