Why did employers in some industries particularly seek out child laborers?

A) Children tended to be more cheerful at work.
B) Some employers wanted to help immigrant families make ends meet.
C) They could pay children less and control them more easily.
D) These employers offered jobs that were healthy and safe for children.

Child Laborers

Young individuals who are employed in work that is considered exploitative or harmful to their development and well-being, often regulated or prohibited by law.

Immigrant Families

Families that have relocated from one country to another, often in search of better living conditions, opportunities, or to escape conflict.

Less Pay

A term indicating a situation where an individual or group receives lower compensation for their work than is considered fair or equitable.