How did women contribute to the social reforms that took place in Europe during the 19th century? A. Middle-class mothers demanded better public education for children. B. Women of all classes voted for increased government regulations on pollution 0 C. Working-class women accepted limited economic rights in exchange for the right to vote. D. Upper-class housewives became activists for safer working conditions in factories.

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During the 19th century, women contributed significantly to social reforms in various ways, although their involvement was often limited by their legal and societal status. Among the options provided:

A. Middle-class mothers demanded better public education for children. - This is historically accurate as middle-class women, particularly mothers, sought to ensure a better and more secure future for their children by advocating for improved public education. They played an important role in the education reform movement, which led to increased literacy rates and the expansion of educational opportunities.

B. Women of all classes voted for increased government regulations on pollution. - This option is not accurate in terms of the 19th century because, for the most part, women did not have the right to vote until the early 20th century (with some countries granting suffrage to women even later). However, women did participate in movements advocating for better living conditions, which included concerns about pollution.

C. Working-class women accepted limited economic rights in exchange for the right to vote. - This statement is misleading. Women's suffrage (the right to vote) was a right fought for irrespective of other economic rights. Working-class women had limited economic rights, but these were not typically 'exchanged' for suffrage; rather, the fight for suffrage was part of broader campaigns for equality, including economic rights.

D. Upper-class housewives became activists for safer working conditions in factories. - This is a somewhat accurate depiction, as women from various social backgrounds, including upper-class women, did become involved in the labor reform movement. They highlighted the poor working conditions in factories and campaigned for changes. This activism was partly facilitated by their social status and the resources at their disposal.

Out of the options provided, A and D most accurately describe how women contributed to social reforms during the 19th century.

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