Question

which factor led to the release of the women imprisoned in the washington district workhouse?
pressure from the public and officials
the lack of space inside the workhouse
a settlement negotiated with the police force
newspaper coverage of edna purcells injuries

Explanation:

Historically, pressure from the public and officials often leads to changes in the treatment of prisoners. In the case of the women imprisoned in the Washington - District workhouse, public and official pressure was a common factor for their release. Lack of space, police - force settlements, or newspaper coverage of an individual's injuries are less likely to be the over - arching reason for the release of a group of imprisoned women.

Answer:

Pressure from the public and officials