In Comparison to the Proportion of Blended Families in the 17th

question 44

Multiple Choice

In comparison to the proportion of blended families in the 17th and 18th centuries, the proportion of blended families in the U.S. today is:

• A) about the same
• B) somewhat higher
• C) somewhat lower
• D) dramatically higher

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