Question

a historian is interested in studying the role of women during the industrial revolution. he finds a recently published secondary source that includes this information: the wealthiest women during the 19th - century industrial revolution: - were able to hire servants to do the majority of housework - often worked for charities or became activists - pushed for social reforms such as womens rights and the right to vote. which piece of information would most help him understand the historical context of these facts? a. a 21st - century research paper describing the social roles of women in societies that have not yet industrialized b. a 19th - century newspaper article listing the names of a few women who had recently completed charity work c. a 19th - century pamphlet claiming that women should be more concerned with helping others than participating in politics d. a 21st - century data set estimating the total number of women

Explanation:

The historian is studying the 19 - century industrial revolution. A 19th - century pamphlet about women's roles and expectations during that time would provide relevant historical context. Option A is about non - industrialized societies, option B just lists names of women who did charity work without context, and option D is a 21st - century data set about the number of women, not relevant to the context of the 19th - century industrial revolution.

Answer:

C. A 19th - century pamphlet claiming that women should be more concerned with helping others than participating in politics