5. How did World War I affect the position of women in society?
A. Women took over jobs in factories and kept national economies going.
B. Women were only permitted to do housekeeping and secretarial tasks.
C. Women were given the right to be elected to government positions.
D. Women served in combat roles in the military.
A. Women took over jobs in factories and kept national economies going.
During World War I, men left their jobs in massive numbers to go fight in the war. This provided women with the opportunity to work in jobs that were traditionally reserved for men. Women took on jobs in factories, farms and other industrial establishments, and this allowed them to make their own income and advance their economic status. This change, along with the women's suffrage movement in the years following the war, led to a significant shift in the position of women in society.