What factor contributed most to the beginning of the women's rights movement in the United States during the mid 1800s?

A dramatic increase in women's participation in the workforce

B a shift in social attitudes brought on by increased sectional tensions

C the experience of gender discrimination within reform movements

D the granting of voting rights to African American men

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Rihanna Schmitt

26 July, 02:13

What factor contributed most to the beginning of the women's rights movement in the United States during the mid 1800s?

A dramatic increase in women's participation in the workforce

B a shift in social attitudes brought on by increased sectional tensions

C the experience of gender discrimination within reform movements

D the granting of voting rights to African American men

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Irene Lam · Answer 1

The factor that contributed most to the beginning of the women's rights movement is: "A, a dramatic increase in women's participation in the workforce"

The women's rights movement lasted from 1848 to 1998 and began with the Seneca Falls woman's rights convention where one thousand of women and men assisted and signed the declaration of sentiments where was stated some areas of life where women were treated unjustly.

During and after the industrial revolution there were many jobs opportunities that women could attend and while there were many of them working and earning money, they became more independent that lead the gain force between them and start to fight for their rights.