By the 1830s, young women and children (a) were a very important port

By the 1830s, young women and children

(a) were a very important portion of the industrial work force, about 40%.
(b) were a minor portion of the industrial work force, about 10%.
(c) were a moderate portion of the industrial work force, about 25%.
(d) were not a part of the “industrial” work force because legislation forbade
it in order to protect young women and children.

ANSWER

(a)