Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason Owners of Cotton

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason owners of cotton factories employed children?

• A)The small size of children facilitated their movement around machines.
• B)Children represented a cheap supply of labor.
• C)Children made up an abundant supply of labor.
• D)Children were more easily broken to the discipline of factory work than adults.
• E)Compulsory education from ages five to eight meant they could follow written instructions from factory supervisors.

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