Which Statement Concerning New England Wives Is True

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning New England wives is true?

• A) They typically had no property rights independent of their husbands.
• B) They usually had children out of wedlock.
• C) They had extensive property rights under English Common Law.
• D) They were denied the option of divorce because it was prohibited by their Puritan faith.
• E) They were considered equal in authority to their husbands within the family.

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