I believe the answer you are looking for is A.
A. Where forced to do work they had never done before
For some American women this is true.
Explanation:
After the United States Civil War, state governments that had been part of the Confederacy tried to limit the voting rights of black citizens and prevent contact between black and white citizens in public places.
D. A group that tries influence the government on one particular issue. This is 100% the right answer