A historian is interested in studying the role of women during the Industrial Revolution. He finds a recently published secondary source that includes this
information:
The Wealthiest Women During the 19th-Century Industrial
Revolution:
• Were able to hire servants to do the majority of
housework
• Often worked for charities or became activists
• Pushed for social reforms such as women's rights and
the right to vote
Which piece of information would most help him understand the historical
context of these facts?
A. A 21st-century research paper describing the social roles of
women in societies that have not yet industrialized
B. A 19th-century pamphlet claiming that women should be more
concerned with helping others than participating in politics
C. A 19th-century newspaper article listing the names of a few
women who had recently completed charity work
D. A 21st century data set estimating the total number of women
living in London during the Industrial Revolution