Question

Daughters of Temperance Women's Christian Temperance Union How did the growth of these organizations most affect the role of women in U.S. Society? A. By providing economic opportunities for women in urban areas B. By expanding the participation of women in social reform C. By increasing the number of women teachers in rural areas D. By securing the establishment of private universities for women

Answer 1

Answer:

B.

Explanation:

'Daughters of Temperance' and 'Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU)' are the two women's organization that played a vital role in the temperance movement. The temperance movement began for the prohobition of alcohol consumption in the United State.

'Daughters of Temperance' was an organization that operated in Salem, New Jersey and is one of the earliest organization to support the cause of prohibition.

'WCTU' is another women's organization, still active, based in Cleveland, Ohio. The organization was founded in 1874 and progressed under the leadership of Frances Willard (1879-1898).

The growth of these organizations made women more active in social reforms such as prohibition of alcohol, labor laws, women's right to vote, etc.

Thus from the given options, the correct one is B.