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The Origins of Democracy

Question 17 • [HSAT1] Art Sem 1 (26-27)

How did World War II change the roles of women in society and in the economy?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
Many women joined the workforce, but the jobs were mainly in nursing, housekeeping, and clerical work.
B
Women began working in factories and shipyards, doing jobs previously held by men.
C
Women joined the military and served in combat for the first time.
D
Women joined the military and did many kinds of jobs to free men for combat duty.

Explanation

With many men serving overseas, women took jobs in factories and shipyards that had previously been held by men. Women also served in the military in a range of noncombat roles, helping free men for combat duty. They did not serve in combat for the first time, and their wartime work was not mainly limited to nursing, housekeeping, and clerical jobs.

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