Question

which statement best explains how going to work affected women during and after world war i?
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 entered the workforce as men were away at war. This experience provided them with economic independence and a sense of self - reliance. After the war, although some men returned to their jobs, women had tasted independence and continued to seek employment in various fields. Option A about hair - cutting is a superficial and unsubstantiated reason. Option B is incorrect as the entertainment industry was not directly created by women going to work during WWI. Option D is wrong because women did not have the same purchasing power as men at that time.

Answer:

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