After 1790, the Responsibilities for Running American Farm Households

question 78

Multiple Choice

After 1790, the responsibilities for running American farm households

• A)fell more exclusively on women.
• B)decreased.
• C)were mostly given to the older children.
• D)were turned over to servants.
• E)were equally shared by all family members.

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