Question

Early in the Industrial Revolution, why did many employers want to hire women and children rather than men to work in factories? A. Men were farmers and did not need factory jobs. B. Children were a burden at home and needed work. C. Employers could pay women and children less. D. Women and children were skilled workers.

Answer 1

They were cheaper to employ, smaller (for children as chimney sweeps) and had appropriate skills. So C would be the correct answer, Employers could pay women and children less.