Question

WOMEN IN THE U.S. LABOR FORCE, 1900-1970

Year	Total	Single	Married
1900	4,997,000	3,307,000	769,000
1910	7,640,000	4,602,000	1,891,000
1920	8,347,000	6,427,000	1,920,000
1930	10,632,000	5,735,000	3,071,000
1940	13,007,000	6,377,000	4,675,000
1950	16,553,000	5,274,000	8,635,000
1960	22,410,000	5,282,000	13,610,000
1970	30,756,000	6,936,000	19,178,000

SOURCE: U. S. Census Bureau
The chart above shows data on women in the U.S. labor force between 1900 and 1970. Which of the following statements is best supported by the chart?

• A. The Great Depression caused unemployment to increase among female workers.
• B. World War II caused unemployment to increase among female workers.
• C. Married women exceeded single women in the work force after World War II.
• D. More single women were employed in 1920 than in 1970.
• E. In 1930, most women in the U.S. labor force were married.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Married women exceeded single women in the work force after World War II.

Married women exceeded single women in the work force after World War II.