How Did the Revolutionary War Change Women's Status in Most

question 26

Multiple Choice

How did the Revolutionary War change women's status in most Native American tribes?

• A) As men assumed a greater role as diplomats and mediators for their nations, women may have lost some influence within their communities.
• B) Because of men's prolonged absence from the community, women assumed greater influence over tribal economic and political policies.
• C) Pressure from white missionaries led the U.S. government to allow Native Americans to continue their cultural practices, ensuring that women's influence remained in place.
• D) New farming practices introduced by the U.S. government helped increase agricultural yields and increased the importance of women in the tribes.

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