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Why were many mill workers women and children? A. They accepted lower wages than men. B. They petitioned Congress to be allowed to work. C. They had more skills and education than men. D. They enjoyed getting out of their cramped apartments.

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D.They accepted lower wages to work. Men often went out and did the harder jobs, such as building, and many men didn't want to work in factories.
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