Question

Where did women first gain economic opportunity? A. plantations in the South B. farms in the Midwest C. coalfields in mountain states D. industries in the Northeast

Answer 1

Women gained early economic opportunities through working in D) industries in the Northeast. Women were able to be employed in industrial factories in the Northeast leading to early employment opportunities. 

Answer 2

The correct answer is option D. "industries in the Northeast". Women have a long history of fighting for equality regarding economic power. The first location at which women achieved economic opportunity was in the industries in the Northeast. Women participated actively as part of labor force, contributing to industrialization of American Northeast.