WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select the two that apply.Why were there increased job opportunities for women during the Second Industrial Revolution?
A
compulsory university education provided to all women
B
the expansion of government services
C
the lack of men to fill relatively low-paid, white-collar jobs
D
gender equality achieved in the nineteenth century
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tasks such as fetching water, and tending livestock would have kept women as busy as clothing and feeding a family, while many also took other work into their home such as hand-spinning or weaving.

Detailed explanation-2: -The rise of factories and machines led to the development of sweatshops, where workers were subjected to inhumane conditions. These workers often worked long hours for little pay, and were often required to work in dangerous and unhealthy conditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Industrial Revolution created an increase in employment opportunities. Wages at factories were higher than what individuals were making as farmers. As factories became widespread, additional managers and employees were required to operate them, increasing the supply of jobs and overall wages.

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