A montage shows women assembling boxes and folding shirts in a factory.

The transcript discusses economic disparities faced by women, highlighting their lower pay and greater exploitation. It contrasts this with the moral decisions the country was grappling with, such as prohibition and the League of Nations. Despite these challenges, there was significant moral progress in factories, with national and local governments taking steps to protect women by inspecting workplaces for safety.

What were the two main issues faced by certain groups in terms of employment?

• Lower pay and more exploitation

• Higher wages and better working conditions

• More holidays and flexible hours

• Equal pay and less exploitation

During the time of moral debates in the country, what was happening in factories?

• Factories were ignoring safety standards

• Factories were making moral progress

• Factories were reducing workforce

• Factories were closing down

Which two major moral issues were being debated in the country?

• Prohibition and the League of Nations

• Women's suffrage and civil rights

• Education reform and healthcare

• Industrialization and urbanization

What actions did the government take to protect workers?

• Reduced working hours

• Inspected plants for safety

• Implemented stricter immigration laws

• Increased taxes on factories

Who were the primary beneficiaries of the government's workplace safety measures?

• Children

• Women

• Elderly

• Immigrants