In the late 1800's, textile mills in many areas of the south made new job opportunities available to

Question

Responses
A women.women.
B former slaves.former slaves.
C sharecroppers.sharecroppers.
D unemployed farmers.

Answer 1

In the late 1800s, textile mills in many areas of the South made new job opportunities available to:

A women.

While former slaves, sharecroppers, and unemployed farmers did seek work, the textile mills particularly provided significant opportunities for women, especially young women from rural areas, who were employed in large numbers in these factories.