According to Stephanie Coontz,why Isn't the Colonial Family as Idyllic

question 72

Multiple Choice

According to Stephanie Coontz,why isn't the colonial family as idyllic as often portrayed?

• A) Wives were confined to the home.
• B) Women often felt trapped in their domestic role.
• C) Divorce rates were high.
• D) High death rates meant there was a great deal of family instability.

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