The correct option is "Few children knew how to read printed material."
The care of war orphans was an important function for local organizations, as well as for the state and local government. A typical state was Iowa, where the private "Association of Iowa Soldiers' Orphanages" operated with funds from the legislature and public donations. Orphanages were created in Davenport, Glenwood and Cedar Falls. The state government financed the pensions of the widows and children of soldiers. Orphan schools were created to provide housing, care and education for the orphans of civil war soldiers. They became a matter of state pride, orphans were exhibited around demonstrations to show the power of a patriotic education.
<span>The U.S. had many women employed at the end of the 1940's due to World War II and as the troops returned from overseas, not all were able to return to the workforce which encouraged women to continue in the labor market at that time. This trend was encouraged through the 1950's to ensure a robust workforce at home as many men were either fighting in the Korean war or unable to return to the workforce still after World War II.</span>
<span>Britain sent troops for the Danes, while France was allied with Bismarck. c. France sent aid to the Danes, but Britain did not participate in the war. b. Britain helped Bismarck with supplies and troops, and France stayed out of the war. d. Both Britain and France stayed out of the conflict.
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The Nile Delta area known in antiquity was a vital element of the development of ancient Egyptian society and played an intrinsic part in their religion, culture and day-to-day sustenance. In addition to providing fertile farmland, the Delta offered the ancient Egyptians many other valuable resources.