All of the following were true of female employment in the Industrial Revolution EXCEPT
A) They had the option to leave the rural life or become live-in servants.
B) The Industrial Revolution opened new choices in occupations for women.
C) Many remained unmarried and sent part of their wages home to support family.
D) They worked for lower wages than young men in the factories.
E) Many preferred to work in the factories rather than in domestic service.
B
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A. He punished the English for imagined indignities that were not in fact their fault. B. He strengthened the papal hand in future international conflicts. C. His generosity made future Crusades less likely. D. His good will exhausted French coffers. E. His refusal to press the French advantage allowed territorial disputes with England to continue.
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A) Many Americans became almost desperately obsessed with gathering material goods. B) Many Americans hoarded their money and refrained from purchasing expensive items, such as homes and cars. C) Many Americans had to be hospitalized for overeating disorders. D) Many Americans donated money to charities rather than engaging in consumerism. E) Many Americans were mistrustful of banks, and this damaged the economy.
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A) the Middle East B) Central America C) Vietnam D) Korea
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A) Vietnam. B) Russia. C) Germany. D) Japan.