Question

question 7 of 10
which statement best describes the effect of mass mobilizations during
world war i?
a. increased demands of the war put pressure on artists to produce
work supporting the war.
b. women joined the workforce in greater numbers, which led to
increased calls for suffrage.
c. new technologies provided a way to mobilize the workforce to
strengthen labor unions.
d. the increased numbers in the workforce led to strong feelings of
patriotism at home.

Explanation:

During WWI, mass mobilization of men for combat left labor shortages. Women filled these roles, demonstrating their capability in formal work. This shifted societal perceptions, amplifying momentum for women's suffrage movements, which achieved key victories (e.g., 19th Amendment in the U.S.) shortly after the war. Other options are incorrect: A is a minor cultural side effect, not a core effect of mass mobilization; C misrepresents tech's role (it supported war production, not union strengthening); D conflates workforce growth with patriotism, which was driven by propaganda more than labor shifts.

Answer:

B. Women joined the workforce in greater numbers, which led to increased calls for suffrage.