Question

In 1908, the Supreme Court ruled in Muller v. Oregon that-

Northern Securities had a monopoly that should be broken up.
states could not decide the length of a workday.
states could regulate grain storage fees.
state laws could limit working hours for women.

Answer 1

In 1908, the Supreme Court ruled in Muller v. Oregon that

it would be D.state laws could limit working hours for women.

Answer 2

The correct alternative is letter D) "State laws could limit working hours for women."

This is a very controversial decision, that would never pass nowadays. It basically cut off the negotiation powers of women, "encouraging" them to have more maternal and household based lives. It was a problem because it institutionalized gender-based discrimination.