During the early industrial phase in 19^th century America, textile workers were young women because __________.

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Industrial production was considered a secondary economic activity during the early industrial phase in 19th century America, and unmarried women, who contributed the least to household economies, were often employed as textile workers. This was partly because their labor could be obtained at lower wages, and their employment did not conflict with prevailing social norms that prioritized men's roles as the primary breadwinners.

During the Early Industrial Phase in 19th Century America, Textile

During the Early Industrial Phase in 19^th Century America, Textile