Which of the Following Accurately Describes Wartime Opportunities of American

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes wartime opportunities of American women during the Second World War?

• A) Many women served in the armed forces as well as in the civilian workforce, in part thanks to recruitment efforts by the government.
• B) Many women served in the civilian workforce, but all were prevented from putting on a uniform due to the public sentiment that it was too dangerous.
• C) Women largely maintained traditional domestic roles due to laws limiting their involvement, with only a few thousand entering the workforce.
• D) Despite strong discouragement from the government, several women defied wartime norms and entered the workforce.
• E) Nearly all women opposed the conflict for fear of what would happen to their sons and husbands and participated solely as nurses.

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