AP World History : Gender

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP World History

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Social History

During World War I, women's participation in the labor force _________________.

Possible Answers:

increased slightly

decreased slightly

decreased substantially

remained the same

increased substantially

Correct answer:

increased substantially

Explanation:

Due to the extent of the war effort and the number of men fighting on the front lines, many women entered the labor force for the first time to be employed by jobs previously held by men. This led to a substantial increase in participation in the labor force.

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