Many employers cut wage costs in the late nineteenth century by _______________.
A) eliminating pension plans
B) hiring skilled workers
C) eliminating health insurance plans
D) hiring women and children

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Many employers chose to hire women and children in order to cut wage costs during the late nineteenth century. This was due to the fact that women and children were often willing to work for lower wages than men, and employers could pay them less than they would have to pay male workers.

Many Employers Cut Wage Costs in the Late Nineteenth Century