With regard to women, the growth of cities in Western Europe after 1000
a. led at first to women losing the right to practice traditional professions, although from the 1300s they regained their rights.
b. at first allowed women to participate in many professions, although by the fifteenth century opportunities were declining.
c. led to technological innovations that gave women greater opportunities than in the past.
d. led essentially to conditions of gender equality.
Answer: b. at first allowed women to participate in many professions, although by the fifteenth century opportunities were declining.
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