Question

question 2 of 20

after world war i, it became more common for women in the united states to:

a. work outside the home.
b. receive equal pay as men.
c. own a small business.
d. own their own home.

Explanation:

Analyze the historical context of women's employment

Using the 1920s Womens Employment knowledge point

Following World War I, the 1920s saw significant social and economic shifts for women in the United States. During the war, women had entered the workforce in large numbers to fill vacant positions, and this trend of working outside the home continued to expand in the post-war decade, particularly in clerical, retail, and service sector jobs.

Evaluate the given options

Using the 1920s Womens Employment knowledge point

• A. work outside the home. This option is historically accurate. The proportion of women working outside the home, especially single women and those in urban areas, grew steadily during and after World War I.
• B. receive equal pay as men. This is incorrect; significant wage gaps persisted, and equal pay was not federally mandated or common during this era.
• C. own a small business. While some women did own businesses, it did not become a widespread or defining trend compared to general employment outside the home.
• D. own their own home. Homeownership remained primarily dominated by male heads of households or married couples, rather than single women.

Answer:

• (A) work outside the home. (Correct answer)
• (B) receive equal pay as men.
• (C) own a small business.
• (D) own their own home.