Which of the following helps explain why many black women were able to leave domestic service during World War II?

A) Many men left the labor pool to join the armed services.
B) Black women had less need for employment during the war.
C) Black women found new opportunities in teaching during the war.
D) New government programs created jobs in the commercial sector.


Answer: A

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