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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Roosevelt's Square Deal

Question 6 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A

What made Wilson especially concerned with children’s and women’s labor in 1917?

Answer
A
the railway workers’ strike
B
the increased labor needs as a result of the war
C
his reelection bid

Explanation

The United States’ entry into World War I sharply increased the demand for workers, raising concerns that employers might rely more heavily on women and children. This made Wilson especially concerned about protecting them from excessive or exploitative labor. The correct choice is “the increased labor needs as a result of the war.”

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