Which Statement Best Characterizes the Position of Women Who Were

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes the position of women who were economically independent or childless in colonial Massachusetts?

• A) They were viewed with suspicion as potential sources of disorder.
• B) They were pitied, and the community as a whole watched out for them.
• C) They were almost always expelled from the colony.
• D) They were seen as particularly valuable members of the community.

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