Question

question 8 of 10
describe how the industrial revolution affected the roles available to women in the 19th century.
a. it offered women the opportunity to work outside the home.
b. it allowed women and men to achieve equal pay.
c. it forced women to take over most of the agricultural responsibilities.
d. it encouraged women to be content with household chores.

Explanation:

During the Industrial Revolution, factories were established. This created job opportunities outside the home. Women, who previously had limited work options mainly within the household, could now work in these factories. Regarding option B, equal pay was not achieved during this time. Option C is incorrect as the Industrial Revolution was more about factory - based work rather than increasing women's agricultural responsibilities. Option D is the opposite of what happened as the new work opportunities outside the home expanded women's roles beyond household chores.

Answer:

A. It offered women the opportunity to work outside the home.