All of the Following Elements Characterize New England Families in the Eighteenth

question 71

Multiple Choice

All of the following elements characterize New England families in the eighteenth century except  

• A) a longer life span than their seventeenth century predecessors.
• B) the dread of death in birthing caused many women to fear pregnancy.
• C) New Englanders tended to migrate as individuals rather than as families.
• D) children grew up in obedient, nurturing environments.
• E) divorce was exceedingly rare..

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Definitions:

Positive Statement

An objective statement that can be tested or validated and is based on factual information.

Efficient Market

A financial market theory suggesting that asset prices fully reflect all available information, making it impossible to consistently achieve higher returns than the average market return.

Cogito Ergo Sum

A philosophical statement by René Descartes, which translates to "I think, therefore I am," used to demonstrate the existence of the self and consciousness.

Carpe Diem

A Latin aphorism usually translated as "seize the day," encouraging individuals to make the most of the present moment without concern for the future.