Question

A) Why were children ideal employees? (1 point)
They were not in school, so it was great to get them off the streets.
They worked harder than men and women.
They did not want to be in school, so it was ideal to hire children who would rather be working.
They could be paid less and were less likely to form unions.

Answer 1

Children were ideal employees primarily because they could be paid less and were less likely to form unions.