Question

question 17 of 45
how did world war ii affect the role of women in the united states?
o a. as men left the workforce for war, women took on an increasing
number of industrial jobs.
o b. the population drop created by male enlistees allowed many
women increased access to luxury goods.
o c. as they gained increased exposure to european culture, american
women demanded more freedoms.
o d. a drop in the birthrate caused many women to leave the workforce
to have larger families.

Explanation:

During World War II, many men went to fight in the war. This left a gap in the industrial workforce. Women stepped in to fill these jobs. This was a significant change in their role as they took on industrial jobs that were previously dominated by men. Option B is incorrect because the focus was on work not luxury goods access. Option C is not relevant as the main impact was on work due to the war - related labor shortage, not exposure to European culture. Option D is wrong as the birth - rate drop did not cause women to leave the workforce; instead, they entered it more.

Answer:

A. As men left the workforce for war, women took on an increasing number of industrial jobs.