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) Responses Most men were busy fighting foreign wars. Most men were busy fighting foreign wars. Job options for women were limited. Job options for women were limited. Factory work paid more than skilled crafts. Factory work paid more than skilled crafts. The frontier had closed to settlement.

Answer 1

The two correct answers are:

1. Job options for women were limited.
2. Factory work paid more than skilled crafts.

These responses reflect the historical context in which many women sought employment in textile mills during the 1820s, as opportunities for women in the workforce were generally restricted. The factory jobs also provided better pay compared to many traditional skilled crafts available to women at that time.