-How Did Drop-Leaf Bookcases with Writing Surfaces Such as the One

question 6

Multiple Choice

-How did drop-leaf bookcases with writing surfaces such as the one shown on the left side of this image reflect deeper changes in colonial society and economy?

• A) New pieces of this type of furniture were symbolic of the expanding trade networks in the British Empire and the growing wealth of the merchant class in the colonies.
• B) Writers and poets now had resources to develop a unique American literary style.
• C) Furniture with writing surfaces promoted a higher level of educational advancement available to all levels of colonial society.
• D) Members of colonial assemblies had greater opportunities to develop local legislation from their homes instead of having to travel to distant cities where the assemblies met.

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