Which of the Following Statements Is Most Typical of the Family

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most typical of the family during the colonial era of American?

• A) Industrialization caused the extended family to contract.
• B) Institutional differentiation caused the family to lose many of its functions.
• C) Men, women, and children helped produce the familyʹs livelihood.
• D) The most important function of the family was emotional security.

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