In the 18th Century, an Unmarried Woman Was Generally

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the 18th century, an unmarried woman was generally

• A) ignored.
• B) exploited.
• C) respected.
• D) institutionalized.
• E) forced into a nunnery.

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