Question

The Texas “Petticoat Lobby” ____________.

a.
made the state legislature aware of the laws wanted by hotel owners
b.
worked with schools to make sure girls were properly educated
c.
convinced stores to sell more fashionable clothing
d.
talked with lawmakers about issues that were important to women


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

The Petticoat Lobby was formed not long after women obtained the right to vote in United States.

Answer 2

D. talked with lawmakers about issues that were important to women

Step-by-step explanation:

The Petticoat Lobby was formed not long after women obtained the right to vote in United States.

Along with the right to vote, women started to gained the power to influence government officials. Back then, a lot of women in Texas joined the "Petticoat Lobby". This lobbying group talked with several lawmakers to pass legislation that would be beneficial for women in exchange for their votes for the upcoming election.

Several issues that they lobbied include things such as increasing government funding for infant health care, modification in child labor law, improving women's education so they can get high paying jobs, etc.