Why Was the Official Carolingian Marriage Policy Entirely Positive for Women

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why was the official Carolingian marriage policy entirely positive for women?

• A) They lost their legal rights during the transition.
• B) They gained greater dignity.
• C) Their labor as household manager and child bearer greatly increased.
• D) They were now forced to take multiple husbands.

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