Why Did Seneca Women Reject Some of Handsome Lake's Proposals

question 98

Multiple Choice

Why did Seneca women reject some of Handsome Lake's proposals for revitalizing his tribe?

• A) Because he accused many women of witchcraft.
• B) Because they feared it would lead more of their husbands to loss of land and to alcoholism.
• C) Because the white customs he wanted to adopt would mean a radical shift in gender roles and a loss of women's political influence and control of farming.
• D) Because he wanted all the Seneca people to convert to Catholicism and embrace civilization.
• E) Because his entire program for revitalization was based on a dream he had.

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