Female Progressives Often Justified Their Reformist Political Activities on the Basis

question 84

Multiple Choice

Female progressives often justified their reformist political activities on the basis of

• A) the need to assert female power against male oppression.
• B) America's need to catch up with more progressive European nations.
• C) women's need for more opportunities to work outside the home to support their families.
• D) the harsh treatment of working women by employers.
• E) their being essentially an extension of women's traditional roles as wives and mothers.

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