How Did the Role of Middle¬class Women Shift During the Industrial

question 42

Multiple Choice

How did the role of middle¬class women shift during the Industrial Revolution?

• A) Women's work mostly moved from the fields into the factories.
• B) Women's duties mostly shifted from motherhood to earning an income.
• C) Women were seen less as direct producers and more as home managers.

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