At the wartime Kaiser shipyards in Richmond,women made up what proportion of the work force?
A)less than one tenth
B)more than a quarter
C)over half
D)about three quarters

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During World War II, the Kaiser shipyards in Richmond saw a significant increase in female workers due to the labor shortage caused by men going off to fight in the war. Women made up more than a quarter of the workforce, taking on roles that were traditionally held by men. This was part of a broader national trend where women entered the workforce in large numbers to support the war effort, symbolized by the iconic figure of Rosie the Riveter.

At the Wartime Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond,women Made Up What