I would say: After World War II, a great number of women left (their) jobs in America's factories and professions to become (instead) full-time wives and mothers, and they kept households running. Capitalization: World War II & America Plurals: factories & wives Word Choice: number vs amount However, as it stands, the last of the sentence is weak the thought unclear. mothers, taking charge of the family households once again.
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