What Is One Important Reason for the Creation and Persistence

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is one important reason for the creation and persistence of sweatshops?

• A) low wages that created high profit margins for the industry
• B) shorter work weeks were possible due to a large labor force
• C) the existence of a large vulnerable and exploitable population
• D) government regulation that helped fuel their growth.

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