Which of the Following Is Not True About Slave Marriages

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about slave marriages?

• A) Women and men were more equal as husband and wife than white couples.
• B) Many masters allowed slaves to have legal, formal wedding ceremonies.
• C) Couples sometimes did not live on the same plantation, and could only visit each other when the master allowed it.
• D) Slaves tended not to take marriage very seriously, since they could be broken up at any time.

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