In colonial America,the average wage laborer

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Colonial America was marked by the prevalence of labor exploitation and the denial of basic labor rights and protections to workers. Wage laborers were not entitled to health care benefits, over-time pay, or injury compensation. They also worked in unsafe and unhealthy environments. Despite the economic growth of colonial America, the standard of living for wage laborers was low and they were denied the right to vote or organize, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation by their employers. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

In Colonial America,the Average Wage Laborer