Which Statement Is Correct Regarding European Middle-Class Families During the Late

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct regarding European middle-class families during the late nineteenth century?

• A)They were more concerned with displaying the work ethic than in displaying wealth and following proper decorum.
• B)They stressed functional knowledge for their children to prepare them for their future roles.
• C)They prided themselves on doing the housework and cooking for their families.
• D)They increasingly became less cohesive as togetherness was no longer an important value.
• E)They increased in numbers but were weakened structurally as men abandoned their family focus in order to advance their lives professionally.

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