What prompted women to enter the workforce in large numbers in the nineteenth century?
A) Early industrialization (prior to the 1840s)
B) The second Industrial Revolution
C) The spread of Marxist philosophy
D) The establishment of political parties
E) The women's movement

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The second Industrial Revolution prompted women to enter the workforce in large numbers in the nineteenth century. This revolution, characterized by the development of new technologies such as the telegraph, telephone, and assembly line, created new job opportunities for women outside of the home. Many women worked in factories, mills, and other industries, often in low-paying and dangerous jobs.

What Prompted Women to Enter the Workforce in Large Numbers