By 1920, the Average Work Week in Manufacturing Was About

question 31

Multiple Choice

By 1920, the average work week in manufacturing was about _______hours, although it was significantly lower for _________.

• A) 40; immigrants
• B) 50; skilled workers
• C) 60; unskilled workers
• D) 45; women

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