Among the statements provided, the most accurate comparison of the social and economic roles that women in Texas and the rest of the U.S. had during both world wars is:
Women served in military auxiliary organizations that took over the work done by soldiers who went to fight overseas.
During both World War I and World War II, women in Texas, as well as the rest of the U.S., took on roles in military auxiliary organizations such as the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) and the Navy Women's Reserve (WAVES) during World War II. They also filled workforce gaps in factories and other industries while men were away fighting, although this is not explicitly noted in your options.
The other statements are inaccurate:
- Women were not banned from holding jobs in factories that produced military supplies; in fact, they were encouraged to do so.
- While rationing was common, it wasn't a legal requirement specifically imposed on women; it applied to everyone during wartimes.
- It is true that many women lost their wartime jobs when men returned from the war, but this is a general statement that can apply to both Texas and the broader U.S., indicating that the social and economic landscape was similar rather than highlighting a difference.
Thus, the best choice is the first statement regarding military auxiliary organizations.