Read these two excerpts. What do they show about the experience of servicewomen in World War I compared with later wars?
A Both show that women and men have had equal opportunities in the military throughout history.
B Women were hopeful about their military future after World War I, but faced barriers in the Vietnam War.
C Both show that following World War I, women lost interest in pursuing new positions in the military.
D Women’s achievements in World War I led the military to guarantee them limitless opportunities in the future.
The correct answer is B.
This option reflects the idea that although women were hopeful about their roles during and after World War I, they encountered significant barriers when it came to participating in later conflicts, such as the Vietnam War. The excerpts likely highlight the initial progress made by servicewomen during World War I but point out the challenges and discrimination they faced in subsequent periods, indicating a regression in opportunities.