American Cultures Chapter 8 Study Guide - Part 2

What was traditionally considered a role for women as wives/mothers?

• Raising children, cooking meals, keeping the home tidy

• Leading political debates in public forums

• Serving in the military and enforcing laws

What was one way progressive women sought to expand their roles in society?

• By only focusing on household chores

• By seeking opportunities to attend college

• By avoiding community involvement

Which professions were jobs women could pursue after attending college?

• Lawyers and doctors

• Teachers and nurses

• Engineers and architects

What did working outside the home often require women to do with their paychecks?

• Save them for themselves

• Spend them on luxury items

• Hand them over to fathers, husbands, or brothers

Which of the following best describes the working conditions for women outside the home?

• Flexible hours and easy tasks

• Difficult jobs and long hours

• Supportive work environment

What were the three goals of workplace reform?

• More automation, reduced hiring, and stricter management

• Better pay, improved working conditions, and shorter work hours

• Lower taxes, longer workdays, and increased exports

In 1903, which state passed a law capping women's workdays at 10 hours?

• California

• New York

• Oregon

What was the main issue reviewed by the Supreme Court in the case of Muller v. Oregon?

• Minimum wage for women

• Limiting women's work hours

• Child labor laws

According to the Supreme Court's decision in Muller v. Oregon, what was the impact of long working hours?

• Increased productivity

• Harmed women and their families

• Improved family income

Who helped found the National Consumers League (NCL)?

• Florence Kelley

• Susan B. Anthony

• Jane Addams