In what way did World War I affect women's suffrage in the United States? (2 points) a The fact that women in other Allied countries were allowed to vote helped women in the United States win the vote. b The contributions of women to the war effort at home and overseas helped women in the United States win the vote. c Wartime protests demanding women's suffrage were considered un-American and delayed women winning the vote. d The overall war effort became the country's first priority, and calls for women's suffrage were put on hold until the war ende

During WWI, many jobs were left vacant because men left to fight the war. In order to keep these industries running, the jobs were often taken by women. This was unusual at the time, and it gave them a taste of independence. When the war was over, many of them were not happy to return to their previous position as housekeepers. They wanted to remain involved in the public sphere and the running of the country. One of the ways to achieve this was by winning the right to vote. Their role during the war also helped them demonstrate their abilities to contribute as members of society.