How did World War I impact women in the United States?

Question

A. Women received equal pay for equal work.
B. Women were prohibited from working as Red Cross volunteers.
C. Women worked jobs that had been held almost exclusively by men.
D. Women no longer held traditional jobs such as nursing or teaching.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Women worked jobs that had been held almost exclusively by men.

During World War I, many men left their jobs to serve in the military, and women stepped into roles traditionally held by men, including in factories, transportation, and other industries. This shift significantly changed societal views on women's capabilities and contributed to the later advancement of women's rights in the workplace.