American Life in the Great Depression — Unit test

Question 3 • AVAHS 26-27 CCPS SS US History Gr 11 (45.0810000) YL IC (Fall)

Which statement best explains how going to work affected women during and after World War I?

Answer

Working forced women to cut their hair short, so many women decided to continue the trend.

Working created a new entertainment industry, so many women wanted to become movie stars.

Working gave women a newfound independence, so they continued to work in different kinds of jobs.

Working gave women the same purchasing power as men, so advertisers focused on them.

Explanation

During World War I, many women took jobs to fill positions left open by men serving in the military. Earning wages and taking on new responsibilities gave women greater independence, and many continued working after the war in a wider range of jobs. This best matches the statement that work gave women newfound independence.

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