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Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Experiences of Many

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the experiences of many working-class women in Gilded Age America?


A) Few working-class women, whether married or single, experienced any leisure time at all, as venues such as the cinema were far too expensive and limited to members of the upper class.
B) Many married working-class women worked and had little leisure time regardless, but finding fellowship with other women on the street while tending to other responsibilities was common.
C) Married working-class women had far more opportunities for recreation and leisure than married working-class men, as the vast majority of them were forced to remain home during the workday.
D) A number of working-class women ran for political office, which led to a widespread sense of camaraderie and hope among them and contributed to improving working conditions.
E) Most working-class women had left the cities with their families and, thus, experienced a loss of leisure time, as they were forced to work long hours on family farms.

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