How did the government try to prevent the rise of women in the workforce during the Depression? a. State and local governments prohibited the hiring of women whose husbands earned a ""living wage."" b. New Deal programs such as Social Security established quotas for the distribution of benefits to working women. c. Legislation banned both members of a married couple from holding federal jobs. d. B and C e. A and C

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Charlotte

27 October, 16:10

How did the government try to prevent the rise of women in the workforce during the Depression? a. State and local governments prohibited the hiring of women whose husbands earned a ""living wage."" b. New Deal programs such as Social Security established quotas for the distribution of benefits to working women. c. Legislation banned both members of a married couple from holding federal jobs. d. B and C e. A and C

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Jovanny Marsh · Answer 1

The answer is D (B and C)

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The government try to prevent the rise of women in the workforce during the Depression by New Deal programs such as Social Security established quotas for the distribution of benefits to working women and the government establish a legislation that banned both members of a married couple from holding federal jobs.