Question

in the early 1800s, most people thought that womens proper place was in the home and that they should be kept out of business and politics. but during the mid-1800s, the seeds of change began to grow. to explain some of the changes, complete the text.
reform movements teachers other activists
many people believed that womens main responsibility was to raise children to be good citizens of the american republic. some girls began to receive more education so they could grow up to be good mothers. when they reached adulthood, some of the newly educated women became ______ and worked in schools. but these women were often upset to find that they were paid less than men who did the same jobs.

with their increasing education, some women also contributed to ____ such as temperance, mental health reform, and the anti-slavery movement. participating in these reform movements was difficult, since women were often excluded from reform meetings and activities. but women reformers often developed friendships with ____ , or people who worked for social change. these relationships later helped them organize conventions for womens rights.

Explanation:

1. The first blank refers to women who worked in schools, so "teachers" matches this role.
2. The second blank references specific social change efforts like temperance and anti-slavery, which are examples of "reform movements".
3. The third blank describes people who worked for social change alongside women reformers, which fits "other activists".

Answer:

1. teachers
2. reform movements
3. other activists