Which Statement Does NOT Illustrate a Characteristic of Households in Preindustrial

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT illustrate a characteristic of households in preindustrial societies?

• A) Households were economic enterprises.
• B) Household composition was determined by labour requirements.
• C) Households were privatized.
• D) Economic needs took priority over emotional needs within a household.

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