RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
WOMENS SUFFRAGE
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Question
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Which of the following most accurately describes the role that women played in World War I?
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Women-actively recruited by the government for combat positions-served with distinction on the front lines of Europe; thereby, contributing to the overall American victory.
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Women-as required by the social expectations of the day-remained on the home front caring for children and tending the home patiently awaiting the return of husbands, brothers and fathers.
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Women-eager to contribute to the war effort-took jobs in factories and other war related businesses; thereby, providing a valuable labor source while American men fought overseas.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -With millions of men away from home, women filled manufacturing and agricultural positions on the home front. Others provided support on the front lines as nurses, doctors, ambulance drivers, translators and, in rare cases, on the battlefield.
Detailed explanation-2: -More than six million women took wartime jobs in factories, three million volunteered with the Red Cross, and over 200, 000 served in the military.
Detailed explanation-3: -From 1941, women were called up for war work, in roles such as as mechanics, engineers, munitions workers, air raid wardens, bus and fire engine drivers.
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