Question

which statement best explains how going to work affected women during and after world war i?
working forced women to cut their hair short, so many women decided to continue the trend
working created a new entertainment industry, so many women wanted to become movie stars.
working gave women a newfound independence, so they continued to work in different kinds of jobs.
working gave women the same purchasing power as men, so advertisers focused on them.

Explanation:

During and after World War I, women entered the workforce in large - numbers. This new experience gave them a sense of independence. As a result, many continued to work in various jobs post - war. Hair length and the creation of a new entertainment industry are not the main impacts of women going to work during this period. Also, women did not gain the same purchasing power as men immediately.

Answer:

Working gave women a newfound independence, so they continued to work in different kinds of jobs.