Pretend That You Are a 20-Year-Old White Woman in Colonial

question 23

Multiple Choice

Pretend that you are a 20-year-old White woman in colonial America. Which of the following would likely describe aspects of your courtship and partnering?

• A)Your father and mother selected your husband, and you likely had very little input.
• B)You were allowed to date, but you generally had to be home within one hour after dark.
• C)You could choose your own spouse, but marriage required parental consent.
• D)You did not engage in bundling until after 6 months of marriage.
• E)You were only allowed to see your boyfriend at his house instead of yours.

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