Question

How did the position of 19th century English women change as a result of industrialization? Rich women had fewer servants since poor women worked in factories. Women became educated in professional fields such as law and medicine. The percentage of unmarried women rose as working men died younger. Women took leadership roles in a number of social causes.

Answer 1

"Women took leadership roles in a number of social causes" would be the best option from the list, since many men were off working in the factories, which gave lots of women time to pursue these activities. 

Answer 2

The correct option is: "Women took leadership roles in a number of social causes."

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