Henry Ford introduced the $5 wage for an eight-hour day __________.

A. to reduce labor turnover and boost workers' spending power
B. under pressure from AFL leader William Green
C. because of his benevolent concern for workers' welfare
D. to beat GM's $4 wage


Answer: A

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