Thanks to automobiles, women were freed from the narrow confines of their homes.

• A. They were freed from the narrow confines of their homes
• B. They retained tighter domestic roles
• C. Their mobility decreased
• D. No change in social roles

Answer: (A)

Mobility and social roles: when transportation technology expands a person’s range of movement, it opens doors to work, education, and public life outside the home. Automobiles gave women greater freedom to travel for shopping, jobs, and social activities, reducing the dependence on staying within the domestic sphere. That expanded mobility contributed to changing gender norms and greater independence, so the statement about being freed from the narrow confines of their homes best reflects this impact. The other options imply no change or tighter confinement, which doesn’t align with how increased mobility historically influenced women’s opportunities.