Question
Why did many women in New England leave home to work in textile mills in the 1820s? Select the two
correct answers.(4 points)
Factory work paid more than skilled crafts.
The frontier had closed to settlement.
Most men were busy fighting foreign wars.
Job options for women were limited.
correct answers.(4 points)
Factory work paid more than skilled crafts.
The frontier had closed to settlement.
Most men were busy fighting foreign wars.
Job options for women were limited.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two correct answers are:
1. **Factory work paid more than skilled crafts.**
2. **Job options for women were limited.**
These factors contributed to many women in New England seeking employment in textile mills during the 1820s.
1. **Factory work paid more than skilled crafts.**
2. **Job options for women were limited.**
These factors contributed to many women in New England seeking employment in textile mills during the 1820s.