Puritans Refused to Recognize a Woman's Separate Property Rights Because

question 82

Multiple Choice

Puritans refused to recognize a woman's separate property rights because

• A) of the short life span of New England women.
• B) they worried that it would undercut the unity of spouses in marriage.
• C) New England families were so rare.
• D) they distrusted women's ability to manage money.
• E) they feared women would never marry.