In What Industry Did We See Significant Improvements in the Early

question 11

Multiple Choice

In what industry did we see significant improvements in the early 20^th century devolve to sweatshop conditions at the beginning of the 21^st century?

• A) Film industry.
• B) Garment industry.
• C) Steel industry
• D) Manufacturing industry

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